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Is it possible to vaccinate AI against bias? An exploratory study in epilepsy

2025-12-19 neurology Title + abstract only
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ImportanceLarge language models are increasingly used for clinical decision support yet may perpetuate socioeconomic biases. Whether simple prompt-based interventions can mitigate such biases remains unknown. ObjectiveTo determine whether a prompt-based inoculation instructing large-language-models (LLMs) to disregard clinically irrelevant information can reduce bias and improve accuracy in recommendations. DesignExperimental study conducted November 21 to December 11, 2025. Each clinical vig...

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