Brain Aneurysm Chats Put to the Test

Large language models are being used more and more in medicine, but there's still a lot to learn about how well they work. These models aren't trained on specific areas of medicine, so it's hard to know if they're really helpful. Researchers decided to test two popular models, ChatGPT and Gemini, by asking them questions about brain aneurysms.

They asked people with brain aneurysms and doctors to rate the answers given by ChatGPT and Gemini. The results showed that the two models gave different answers, even though they seemed to have a similar tone. People with brain aneurysms thought the answers were clear and helpful, but doctors had some concerns. They thought the answers were sometimes unclear, missed important points, or didn't have enough detail.

Doctors and patients had very different opinions about the answers. Patients thought the language model answers were better than what a doctor would say, but doctors thought they were just okay. This makes sense, because doctors have a lot of knowledge and experience that language models don't have. But it also shows that language models could be useful for patients who want to learn more about their condition.

The study also found that language models didn't always agree with current medical knowledge or guidelines. This is a problem, because patients might get incorrect information. Doctors need to make sure that the information patients get is accurate and safe.

It's clear that language models have some potential, but they need to be used carefully. Patients and doctors need to work together to make sure that language models are used in a way that's helpful and safe. This will take some time and effort, but it could lead to better health outcomes for people with brain aneurysms.