Nationwide to test eldercare robots, despite middling survey results
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 01, 2023
A new study from Nationwide shows varied opinions on AI, depending on age, as the company continues a pilot program with robots.
Data breaches double: Cybersecurity attacks on the rise, mid-year report shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 01, 2023
Data breaches in the first half of 2023 have increased 100 percent over the same time period last year, Fortified Health reports.
ChatGPT can mimic clinicians for ‘low-risk’ queries, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 19, 2023
A recent study on AI’s capabilities in healthcare suggests that patients are willing to receive advice from chatbots on “low-risk” topics.
ChatGPT in senior living and healthcare has potential — but also limitations
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 16, 2023
While ChatGPT can be useful in caring for patients, the technology has major drawbacks as well, one expert says.
ChatGPT offers evidence-based answers for common public health questions
Jun 09, 2023
However, responses generally offered advice and not referrals to resources.
High school inventors create virtual friend to help seniors with loneliness
By
Christine Birkner
May 18, 2023
Technology can combat loneliness. High school inventors created a new virtual friend to keep older adults company and loneliness at bay.
ChatGPT’s blind spots can compromise caregiving, authors warn
By
John O'Connor
May 04, 2023
Providers are racing to better understand and harness ChatGPT. But while this powerful new tech tool can deliver comprehensive answers quickly, its flawed design could also lead to care that is inappropriate...
Use ChatGPT with caution. As in, extreme caution.
By
John O'Connor
May 04, 2023
ChatGPT is technology’s latest gift to the masses. And it may well prove to be one of the most dangerous.
AI chats could be more empathetic than doctors’ responses to patient questions, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
May 02, 2023
Artificial intelligence assistants such as ChatGPT may improve the ability of physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate and compassionate responses to patient questions, a new study...