Can AI Assistants Like ChatGPT Help Address Public Health Questions?

Summary: A new study explores the potential of AI assistants, such as ChatGPT, in providing accurate and actionable responses to public health questions.

The study evaluated ChatGPT’s ability to address a range of common health queries and found that it provided evidence-based responses to 91% of the questions. However, only 22% of the responses included referrals to specific resources, indicating room for improvement in connecting users with appropriate help.

Key Facts:

1. ChatGPT, an AI assistant, was tested on 23 public health questions across categories like addiction,…