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Discussions of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT are everywhere. How will this technology affect epilepsy research and care? What are the dangers and pitfalls, and what do we need to know when designing research studies that use AI technology?

Dr. Alina Ivaniuk interviewed Dr. Christian Bosselmann, an epilepsy precision medicine research fellow at the Cleveland Clinic, about the history of chatbots, the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence, and tips for critically evaluating studies that utilize AI.

Mentioned in the discussion:
Are AI language models such as ChatGPT ready to improve the care of individuals with epilepsy?

Comparing physician and artificial intelligence chatbot responses to patient questions posted to a public social media forum

This episode was reported by Alina Ivaniuk, and edited and produced by Nancy Volkers.

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