Dougal Sutherland: Umbrella Wellbeing Psychologist on ChatGPT outperforming doctors in treating clinical depression - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Artificial intelligence could give some medical professionals a run for their money.

A recent study has found ChatGPT outperformed GPs in matching guidelines for recommending treatment for patients with depression.

It found the AI also avoided gender or socio-economic bias.

Umbrella Wellbeing Psychologist Dougal Sutherland says the tech may have a role in the sector in future.

"Especially early on when people are going to see their GP or somebody else around their mental health to help sort people into the right place."

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