The event will be held in German:
Is ChatGPT the better doctor? A discussion about AI in medicine and health communication – Closing event and reception
More and more people are turning to chatbots such as ChatGPT to ask about symptoms, medical findings or a second opinion. The answers come quickly and sound convincing, but are they really accurate? When can a chatbot be helpful, and when should we be cautious about trusting it? And what can a doctor do that a machine cannot?
The event will focus on AI in medical treatment and psychotherapy, the reliability of chatbots in light of their so-called “hallucinations” and the relationship between humans and machines. Another key topic will be health communication. AI-generated answers often sound convincing. How can we identify trustworthy health information? How can science and health journalism communicate about AI in medicine in a clear and honest way without making false promises? And how can they involve the public in these discussions?
The discussion will feature:
- Professor Julia Mayerle, MD: Director of Medical Clinic II, Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, LMU Munich
- Johannes Wolf, MD: Specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy at the Munich University Hospital
- Dennis Ballwieser, MD: Physician and journalist, Managing Director of publisher Wort & Bild Verlag, Editor-in-Chief of the pharmacy magazine Apotheken Umschau
- Dr. Jan Wöpking: Managing Director of M1 – Munich Medicine Alliance
Moderator:
Dr. Laura Weisenburger, surgeon and science editor, host of the daily podcast Ne Dosis Wissen at Wort & Bild Verlag
The event will include keynote addresses followed by a discussion with the audience. Attendees are also invited to a reception following the event.
This event is part of the project “2036 – Healthy with AI?”, an initiative by M1 (Munich Medicine Alliance) in cooperation with Wort & Bild Verlag. The project explores how AI will shape health and healthcare in the coming years – realistically, accessibly and in a way that encourages critical reflection.
The event will be held in German. Prior registration is required. Further information can be found on the website of M1 – Munich Medicine Alliance.