The Entrepreneurs Weekly
No Result
View All Result
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
  • Login
  • Home
  • BUSINESS
  • POLITICS
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • ENTERTAINMENT
Subscribe
The Entrepreneurs Weekly
  • Home
  • BUSINESS
  • POLITICS
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • ENTERTAINMENT
No Result
View All Result
The Entrepreneurs Weekly
No Result
View All Result
Home Business

17 Doctors Didn’t Diagnose Her Son’s Disorder. ChatGPT Did. | Entrepreneur

by Brand Post
September 12, 2023
in Business
0
17 Doctors Didn’t Diagnose Her Son’s Disorder. ChatGPT Did. | Entrepreneur
152
SHARES
1.9k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


During the pandemic lockdown, a mother’s 4-year-old son began experiencing pain, which ultimately launched a three-year search to unearth the source of her son’s agony.

“We saw so many doctors. We ended up in the ER at one point. I kept pushing,” the mother told TODAY. “I really spent the night on the (computer) … going through all these things.”

After countless unsuccessful attempts at diagnosis, from seeing dentists, pediatricians, and physical therapy specialists, all the mother’s questions were finally answered — by ChatGPT.

Despite the 17 doctors the family saw over the three-year period, the mother told TODAY that the professionals only ever offered referrals or solutions as they pertained to their specific area of expertise — not the big picture, and always left the mother with no diagnosis.

The mother shared intimate details of her son’s pain with the chatbot, including information from his various MRIs, and it suggested that maybe the diagnosis was tethered cord syndrome (a neurological disorder restricting the movement of one’s spinal cord, and subsequently causing pain).

When the AI chatbot suggested tethered cord syndrome, she says it “made a lot of sense.”

“I went line by line of everything that was in his (MRI notes) and plugged it into ChatGPT,” she told TODAY. “I put the note in there about … how he wouldn’t sit crisscross applesauce. To me, that was a huge trigger (that) a structural thing could be wrong.”

After ChatGPT’s diagnosis, the mother joined a Facebook group of partners whose children have the condition and found similarities between her son and theirs. She then sought out a neurosurgeon specializing in the disorder, who, like ChatGPT, confirmed the tethered cord syndrome diagnosis.

Related: What Can ChatGPT Do for Healthcare Practices?

Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has sparked controversy over its widespread use and potential risks — raising concerns of plagiarism, cheating, legal implications, and potential harm to humanity. However, the chatbot was built and programmed to do one job: give an answer to a question, and it is scarily good at doing it with near-immediate speed.

In the mother’s case, the chatbot proved useful because, despite the doctors she visited, their knowledge was limited to their specific medical expertise, whereas ChatGPT encompasses millions-worth of information beyond a single area.

Still, just because ChatGPT can be less “results heavy” for some users than using a search engine, or going from one specialist to another, it’s not always correct, and its creator, OpenAI has openly disclosed that the chatbot is subject to errors and bias.

Also, as it pertains to medical issues, experts warn that, despite the possible benefits, it doesn’t replace a human doctor.

“It’s not wrong to use these tools,” Dr. Byron Crowe, an internal medicine physician at the hospital, told The New York Times. “You just have to use them in the right way. It’s a great thought partner, but it doesn’t replace deep mental expertise.”

Related: ‘If This Technology Goes Wrong, It Can Go Quite Wrong’: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Speaks to Lawmakers About AI Risks, Says Government Intervention Is ‘Crucial’



Source link

Tags: Business NewsChatGPTDiagnoseDidntDisorderDoctorsentrepreneurNews and TrendsSons

Related Posts

AI Startup TML From Ex-OpenAI Exec Mira Murati Pays 0,000 | Entrepreneur
Business

AI Startup TML From Ex-OpenAI Exec Mira Murati Pays $500,000 | Entrepreneur

July 1, 2025
Why Your Finance Team Needs an AI Strategy, Now | Entrepreneur
Business

Why Your Finance Team Needs an AI Strategy, Now | Entrepreneur

July 1, 2025
He Went From 1K in Debt to Teaching Others How to Succeed | Entrepreneur
Business

He Went From $471K in Debt to Teaching Others How to Succeed | Entrepreneur

July 1, 2025
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Meet Amir Kenzo: A Well Known Musical Artist From Iran.

Meet Amir Kenzo: A Well Known Musical Artist From Iran.

August 21, 2022
Behind the Glamour: Bella Davis Opens Up About Overcoming Adversity in Modeling

Behind the Glamour: Bella Davis Opens Up About Overcoming Adversity in Modeling

April 20, 2024
Dr. Donya Ball: Pioneering Leadership Solutions for Tomorrow’s Challenges

Dr. Donya Ball: Pioneering Leadership Solutions for Tomorrow’s Challenges

May 10, 2024
Nasiyr Bey’s Journey from Brooklyn to Charlotte: The Entrepreneurial Path to Owning a Successful Cigar Lounge

Nasiyr Bey’s Journey from Brooklyn to Charlotte: The Entrepreneurial Path to Owning a Successful Cigar Lounge

August 8, 2024
Augmented.City Startup Developers Appeal To US Politicians With An Open Letter

Augmented.City Startup Developers Appeal To US Politicians With An Open Letter

0
U.S. High Court Snubs Challenge To State And Local Tax Deduction Cap

U.S. High Court Snubs Challenge To State And Local Tax Deduction Cap

0
GOP Lawmaker Blames Biden For Russia-Ukraine War: Putin ‘Could never have Invaded’

GOP Lawmaker Blames Biden For Russia-Ukraine War: Putin ‘Could never have Invaded’

0
Brad Winget’s Tips and Tricks on Having a Career in Real Estate

Brad Winget’s Tips and Tricks on Having a Career in Real Estate

0
AI Startup TML From Ex-OpenAI Exec Mira Murati Pays 0,000 | Entrepreneur

AI Startup TML From Ex-OpenAI Exec Mira Murati Pays $500,000 | Entrepreneur

July 1, 2025
Why Your Finance Team Needs an AI Strategy, Now | Entrepreneur

Why Your Finance Team Needs an AI Strategy, Now | Entrepreneur

July 1, 2025
He Went From 1K in Debt to Teaching Others How to Succeed | Entrepreneur

He Went From $471K in Debt to Teaching Others How to Succeed | Entrepreneur

July 1, 2025
How One Founder Is Rethinking Supplements With David Beckham | Entrepreneur

How One Founder Is Rethinking Supplements With David Beckham | Entrepreneur

July 1, 2025

The EW prides itself on assembling a proficient and dedicated team comprising seasoned journalists and editors. This collective commitment drives us to provide our esteemed readership with nothing short of the most comprehensive, accurate, and captivating news coverage available.

Transcending the bounds of Chicago to encompass a broader scope, we ensure that our audience remains well-informed and engaged with the latest developments, both locally and beyond.

NEWS

  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Entertainment
Instagram Facebook

© 2024 Entrepreneurs Weekly.  All Rights Reserved.

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • CONTACT US
  • ADVERTISEMENT

Copyright © 2024 - The Entrepreneurs Weekly

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In