Meet the doctor-whisperer helping OpenAI navigate AI's medical minefield (www.businessinsider.com)

OpenAI has enlisted hundreds of physicians globally to enhance the health-related capabilities of ChatGPT, now used by over 300 million people weekly for medical advice. Under the leadership of Rebecca Soskin Hicks, this initiative aims to refine the AI's responses by identifying potential pitfalls that could risk users' health. The physicians evaluate a vast number of interactions, seeking to pinpoint "gaps" in the AI's advice, which has become increasingly crucial in light of recent legal challenges surrounding AI-generated medical advice. This collaborative effort signals a significant advance in the integration of AI within healthcare, tackling the complexities of providing safe and accurate medical assistance. OpenAI emphasizes that while ChatGPT offers support for assessing illnesses, it is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. With new models like GPT-6 Astra showing promising benchmarks, the feedback from contracted physicians is seen as key to evolving AI's role in healthcare, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of AI-driven medical advice.