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. 2021 Jun 3;4(1):93.
doi: 10.1038/s41746-021-00464-x.

Considering the possibilities and pitfalls of Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3 (GPT-3) in healthcare delivery

Diane M Korngiebel  1 , Sean D Mooney  2
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Considering the possibilities and pitfalls of Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3 (GPT-3) in healthcare delivery

Diane M Korngiebel et al. NPJ Digit Med. .

Abstract

Natural language computer applications are becoming increasingly sophisticated and, with the recent release of Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3, they could be deployed in healthcare-related contexts that have historically comprised human-to-human interaction. However, for GPT-3 and similar applications to be considered for use in health-related contexts, possibilities and pitfalls need thoughtful exploration. In this article, we briefly introduce some opportunities and cautions that would accompany advanced Natural Language Processing applications deployed in eHealth.

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The authors declare no competing interests.

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