AI ChatGPT Saves Dog’s Life: In a heart-warming story that has gone viral on social media, a Twitter user who goes by the name Cooper, or @peakcooper, has shared how an AI chatbot called ChatGPT helped save his dog’s life. According to Cooper, his dog, Sassy, was diagnosed with a tick-borne disease. Although the vet’s treatment initially seemed to be working, Sassy’s condition took a sudden turn for the worse a few days later.
#GPT4 saved my dog's life.
After my dog got diagnosed with a tick-borne disease, the vet started her on the proper treatment, and despite a serious anemia, her condition seemed to be improving relatively well.
After a few days however, things took a turn for the worse 1/
— Cooper ☕ (@peakcooper) March 25, 2023
Cooper went back to the vet several times, but they were unable to diagnose Sassy’s condition or provide a treatment plan. Frustrated with the lack of progress, he decided to turn to ChatGPT, a new version of the chatbot that offers medical advice and diagnoses. Cooper gave the chatbot detailed blood test results and symptoms, and the AI suggested that Sassy’s condition might be immune-mediated hemolytic anaemia (IMHA).
With this new information, Cooper went back to the vet and confirmed the AI’s prognosis. Sassy received the appropriate treatment and began to recover. Cooper’s tweet about ChatGPT’s involvement in his dog’s recovery quickly went viral, garnering more than eight million views and many positive comments from people who were amazed at how AI technology could help save a life.
The story serves as a reminder of how AI technology can assist in healthcare and aid in faster and more accurate diagnoses. While the chatbot itself is not a substitute for a licensed veterinarian, its abilities could be a useful tool for pet owners to receive a preliminary analysis of their pet’s health and seek proper medical attention.
In the meantime, it occurred to me that medical diagnostics seemed like the sort of thing GPT4 could potentially be really good at, so I described the situation in great detail.
I gave it the actual transcribed blood test results from multiple days, and asked for a diagnosis 4/ pic.twitter.com/K7kqaGnyAd
— Cooper ☕ (@peakcooper) March 25, 2023
It is not the first time that AI has shown its potential in the medical field. AI technology has been used to develop medical imaging tools that can diagnose diseases such as cancer and to create algorithms that can predict and prevent medical emergencies. The use of AI technology in healthcare is still in its early stages, but its potential for improving patient outcomes is enormous.
However, the story also raises questions about the role of AI technology in healthcare. While AI can be a useful tool in assisting with diagnoses and treatment plans, it is important to remember that it is not a substitute for a licensed medical professional. Medical diagnoses and treatment plans should always be made by a trained and licensed healthcare professional.
The story of Cooper and Sassy also highlights the power of social media in spreading awareness about the potential of AI technology in healthcare. As more stories like this come to light, it is likely that AI will become an increasingly important tool in healthcare, helping to save more lives and improve patient outcomes.
