PANDORA BOX OF POSSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS: UNLEASHING THE POWER OF CHATGPT IN HEALTHCARE
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Air-conditioning, ChatGPT, Dentistry, Healthcare system, Medical Education Commission, ResearchAbstract
A lot of hype has been sparked by the words Chat, GPT (Generative Pretrained Transformer), and AI (artificial intelligence). The principle that nothing is truly free has perfectly aligned with the introduction of ChatGPT. Since its debut, so what is the penalty we are paying with the rising interchange of ideas with AI as the spontaneity and originality of human radiance are at risk? But it is important at the same time to adapt to the evolving world and smartly use these brilliant technologies to minimize and simplify workload with limitations. There are several uses of ChatGPT in every field including medical education, scientific research, public health, and medical assistance but with restricted ethical considerations. This comprehensive review represents the utilization of ChatGPT in the healthcare sector using data collected from the latest relevant articles, peer-reviewed research, and published reports.
Pak J Physiol 2025;21(3):58-63, DOI: https://doi.org/10.69656/pjp.v21i3.1720
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