Performance of the Large Language Models in African rheumatology: a diagnostic test accuracy study of ChatGPT-4, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude artificial intelligence.

Journal: BMC rheumatology
Published Date: May 16, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), are revolutionizing medical practice, including rheumatology. However, their diagnostic capabilities remain underexplored in the African context. To assess the diagnostic accuracy of ChatGPT-4, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude AI in rheumatology within an African population.

Authors

  • Yannick Laurent Tchenadoyo Bayala
    Department of Rheumatology, Bogodogo University Hospital Center, Sector 51, 14 BP 371, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. bayalayannick7991@gmail.com.
  • Wendlassida Joelle Stéphanie Zabsonré/Tiendrebeogo
    Department of Rheumatology, Bogodogo University Hospital Center, Sector 51, 14 BP 371, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
  • Dieu-Donné Ouedraogo
    Department of Rheumatology, Bogodogo University Hospital Center, Sector 51, 14 BP 371, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
  • Fulgence Kaboré
    Department of Rheumatology, Bogodogo University Hospital Center, Sector 51, 14 BP 371, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
  • Charles Sougué
    Department of Internal Medicine, Sourou Sanou University Hospital Center, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
  • Aristide Relwendé Yameogo
    Department of Cardiology, Tengandogo University Hospital Center, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
  • Wendlassida Martin Nacanabo
    Department of Cardiology, Bogodogo University Hospital Center, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
  • Ismael Ayouba Tinni
    Department of Rheumatology, Bogodogo University Hospital Center, Sector 51, 14 BP 371, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
  • Aboubakar Ouedraogo
    Department of Rheumatology, Bogodogo University Hospital Center, Sector 51, 14 BP 371, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
  • Yamyellé Enselme Zongo
    Department of Rheumatology, Bogodogo University Hospital Center, Sector 51, 14 BP 371, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

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