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Who is asking ChatGPT health questions? Analysis of a nationally representative Australian community sample

Ayre, J.; Cvejic, E.; McCaffery, K. J.

2024-10-15 public and global health
10.1101/2024.10.13.24315426 medRxiv
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ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools have dramatically changed the health information environment. Discussions about their benefits and risks need clear evidence about who is using them and why. This nationally representative survey estimates that one in ten Australians asked ChatGPT a health question in the past 6 months (95%CI: 8.5%{square}11.4%), with higher use in key priority groups: people born in a non-English speaking country, who speak a non-English language at home, and who have low health literacy. As usage increases, we need to equip community with knowledge and skills to use these tools safely.

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