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Transforming health care with AI: Google Bard and BioGPT lead the way

Harvey Castro, MD, MBA
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March 8, 2023
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Generative language models such as Google Bard and BioGPT are two cutting-edge technologies that have the potential to revolutionize Health care by providing accurate and reliable information to patients and health care professionals alike. Google Bard is powered by LaMDA and trained on web data, while BioGPT is developed by Microsoft and trained on biomedical literature. Both models can perform various tasks, such as answering questions, extracting relevant data, and generating text related to their domains.

One of the significant applications of these models is in health care, where they can be used to summarize medical records and research papers, generate hypotheses and insights from data, and assist in diagnosis and treatment. For example, these models can analyze patient data to identify patterns and suggest diagnosis and treatment options. They can also summarize large volumes of medical literature, making it easier for health care professionals to keep up with the latest field developments.

However, these models also face several challenges that must be addressed before being widely adopted in health care settings. One of the significant challenges is ensuring the accuracy, reliability, ethics, and explainability of their outputs. While these models are impressive in their abilities, they are not perfect and can make errors. For example, Google Bard made a factual error in its demonstration of answering questions about Pluto. Therefore, these models need further evaluation and improvement to ensure their outputs are accurate, reliable, and ethical.

Another challenge facing these models is the issue of privacy and safety. Health care data is sensitive and needs to be protected from unauthorized access and misuse. Therefore, these models must comply with regulations and standards that protect the privacy and safety of patients and researchers. They also need to be transparent in collecting and using data, ensuring that patients and researchers understand how their data is being used.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the health care industry in numerous ways. From predicting disease outbreaks to developing personalized treatments, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach health care. In recent years, companies have been racing to create AI-powered products for the health care industry, focusing on application programming interfaces (APIs) and wearables.

APIs are a set of protocols that allow different software applications to communicate with each other. In health care, APIs are used to share patient data between health care providers and develop new health care applications. For example, companies like IBM and Microsoft have developed APIs allowing health care providers to analyze patient data in real time, making diagnosing and treating diseases easier.

Wearables are another area where AI has a significant impact. Wearable devices, such as smartwatches and fitness trackers, are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. These devices collect vast amounts of health data, which can be used to improve health care outcomes. For example, wearables can be used to monitor patients with chronic conditions, alerting health care providers when a patient’s condition worsens. Wearables can also be used to track medication adherence, helping health care providers to develop more effective treatment plans.

As companies race to develop new health care products using AI, concerns about the potential impact on privacy and data security exist. The collection and sharing of patient data is a complex issue, with many stakeholders involved. Health care providers, patients, and regulators all have a stake in how patient data is collected, stored, and used.

Another concern is the potential for AI to exacerbate existing inequalities in the health care system. If AI-powered health care products are only available to those who can afford them, it could widen the gap between those with access to quality health care and those without. Despite these concerns, the future of health care looks bright, thanks to AI and wearables.

In conclusion, Google Bard and BioGPT are two generative language models that have the potential to transform health care by providing accurate and reliable information to patients and health care professionals alike. The increased use of API and the “AI-wars in health care” will improve innovation in health care. While they offer many benefits, they face challenges such as accuracy, reliability, ethics, explainability, and privacy. Therefore, these models need further evaluation and improvement before being widely adopted in health care settings. Additionally, regulations and standards must be established to protect patient privacy and safety. Overall, these models have the potential to revolutionize health care, but careful consideration must be given to ensure their outputs are accurate, reliable, ethical, and transparent. As technology advances, we expect to see even more innovative health care products that improve patient outcomes and reduce health care costs. However, we must proceed cautiously, ensuring that patient data is protected and that AI is used ethically and equitably.

Harvey Castro is a physician, health care consultant, and serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in the health care industry. He can be reached on his website, harveycastromd.info, Twitter @HarveycastroMD, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. He is the author of ChatGPT and Healthcare: The Key To The New Future of Medicine, ChatGPT and Healthcare: Unlocking The Potential Of Patient Empowerment, Revolutionize Your Health and Fitness with ChatGPT’s Modern Weight Loss Hacks, and Success Reinvention.

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