[Artificial intelligence: How will ChatGPT and other AI applications change our everyday medical practice?].

BACKGROUND

With the free provision of the chat robot "ChatGPT" by the company OpenAI in November 2022, an application of artificial intelligence (AI) became tangible for everyone.

OBJECTIVES

An explanation of the basic functionality of large language models (LLM) is given, followed by a presentation of application options of ChatGPT in medicine, and an outlook and discussion of possible dangers of AI applications.

METHODS

Problem solving with ChatGPT using concrete examples. Analysis and discussion of the available scientific literature.

RESULTS

There has been a significant increase in the use of AI applications in scientific work, especially in scientific writing. Wide application of LLM in writing medical documentation is conceivable. Technical functionality allows the use of AI applications as a diagnostic support system. There is a risk of spreading and entrenching inaccuracies and bias through application of LLM. Regulation of this new technology is pending.

CONCLUSION

AI applications such as ChatGPT have the potential to permanently change everyday medical practice. An examination of this technology and evaluation of opportunities and risks is warranted.