May Artificial Intelligence Influence Future Pediatric Research?-The Case of ChatGPT

Children (Basel). 2023 Apr 21;10(4):757. doi: 10.3390/children10040757.

Abstract

Background: In recent months, there has been growing interest in the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize various aspects of medicine, including research, education, and clinical practice. ChatGPT represents a leading AI language model, with possible unpredictable effects on the quality of future medical research, including clinical decision-making, medical education, drug development, and better research outcomes.

Aim and methods: In this interview with ChatGPT, we explore the potential impact of AI on future pediatric research. Our discussion covers a range of topics, including the potential positive effects of AI, such as improved clinical decision-making, enhanced medical education, faster drug development, and better research outcomes. We also examine potential negative effects, such as bias and fairness concerns, safety and security issues, overreliance on technology, and ethical considerations.

Conclusions: While AI continues to advance, it is crucial to remain vigilant about the possible risks and limitations of these technologies and to consider the implications of these technologies and their use in the medical field. The development of AI language models represents a significant advancement in the field of artificial intelligence and has the potential to revolutionize daily clinical practice in every branch of medicine, both surgical and clinical. Ethical and social implications must also be considered to ensure that these technologies are used in a responsible and beneficial manner.

Keywords: ChatGPT; artificial intelligence; clinical decision-making; pediatric research; predictive modeling.

Grants and funding

This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors. The authors acknowledge support from the University of Milan through the APC initiative for the publication.