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People struggle to get useful health advice from chatbots, study finds

Last updated: May 5, 2025 9:54 pm
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In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals are turning to AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT for medical self-diagnosis due to long waiting lists and rising costs in healthcare systems. According to a recent survey, about one in six American adults already use chatbots for health advice on a monthly basis.

However, a recent Oxford-led study has highlighted the risks associated with placing too much trust in chatbots for medical advice. The study revealed that individuals often struggle to provide the necessary information to chatbots for accurate health recommendations. Adam Mahdi, director of graduate studies at the Oxford Internet Institute, emphasized a communication breakdown between users and chatbots, leading to suboptimal decision-making compared to traditional methods like online searches or personal judgment.

The study involved around 1,300 participants in the U.K. who were presented with medical scenarios and tasked with identifying potential health conditions and determining appropriate courses of action using chatbots like ChatGPT, Cohere’s Command R+, and Meta’s Llama 3. Surprisingly, the chatbots not only hindered participants in identifying relevant health conditions but also led to underestimation of the severity of the conditions they did recognize.

Mahdi noted that participants often omitted crucial details when interacting with chatbots or received responses that were challenging to interpret. The study revealed that chatbots provided a mix of good and poor recommendations, indicating a need for enhanced evaluation methods that consider the complexities of human interaction with AI systems.

Despite the growing trend of tech companies promoting AI for healthcare improvement, concerns persist regarding the readiness of AI for high-risk health applications. Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft are actively exploring AI solutions for health-related purposes, but caution is advised. The American Medical Association discourages physician use of chatbots like ChatGPT for clinical decisions, and major AI companies warn against relying solely on chatbot diagnoses.

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Mahdi recommended seeking healthcare advice from trusted sources and emphasized the importance of real-world testing for chatbot systems before widespread deployment. Like clinical trials for new medications, chatbot systems should undergo rigorous testing to ensure reliability and effectiveness in assisting with healthcare decisions.

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve with technological advancements, it is essential to approach AI-powered solutions with caution and prioritize the accuracy and safety of health-related information and recommendations. By leveraging AI responsibly and integrating it seamlessly into healthcare practices, we can enhance patient care and outcomes while mitigating potential risks associated with overreliance on AI chatbots for medical advice.

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