@jakedduck1 thank you for sharing your perspectives on AI. As someone who lives in this space, I can see the dangers of over-reliance, but I also see the many benefits it can provide, especially for those of us with complex medical conditions. Where I have been advocating is for clinicians to host seminars with their patients to discuss the responsible use of AI. People will be using AI moving forward, and it is far different than Dr. Google, which means patients need to understand how it can be used properly and ethically. For example, if you have ChatGPT on a family computer you share with multiple family members, the tool sees only one single blended relationship. This can lead to confusion and "misinformation" that the average user may not understand.

This is why I am so focused on my next book being about how patients can use AI responsibly, together with their specialists. Also, the other big thing is to ask your providers whether they use AI in decisions about your care, and if so, how it is being used. Mayo has really led the way with this, making the use of AI very transparent. This stands in stark contrast with many of our local providers.