ChatGPT: when artificial intelligence replaces the rheumatologist in medical writing

In this editorial we discuss the place of artificial intelligence (AI) in the writing of scientific articles and especially editorials. We asked chatGPT << to write an editorial for Annals of Rheumatic Diseases about how AI may replace the rheumatologist in editorial writing >>. chatGPT's response is diplomatic and describes AI as a tool to help the rheumatologist but not replace him. AI is already used in medicine, especially in image analysis, but the domains are infinite and it is possible that AI could quickly help or replace rheumatologists in the writing of scientific articles. We discuss the ethical aspects and the future role of rheumatologists.

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In this article, we discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific article writing, particularly editorials. We asked chatGPT to write an editorial on how AI could potentially replace rheumatologists in editorial writing for the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases. chatGPT's response was diplomatic, acknowledging AI as a tool to assist, rather than replace, rheumatologists. While AI is already used in medicine, particularly in image analysis, its potential applications in scientific article writing could rapidly aid or replace rheumatologists. We also explore the ethical aspects and future role of rheumatologists.