Assessing the accuracy of ChatGPT references in head and neck and ENT disciplines.

Journal: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Abstract

PURPOSE: ChatGPT has gained popularity as a web application since its release in 2022. While artificial intelligence (AI) systems' potential in scientific writing is widely discussed, their reliability in reviewing literature and providing accurate references remains unexplored. This study examines the reliability of references generated by ChatGPT language models in the Head and Neck field.

Authors

  • Andrea Frosolini
    Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Policlinico Le Scotte, University of Siena, Siena, Italy. andreafrosolini@gmail.com.
  • Leonardo Franz
    Phoniatris and Audiology Unit, Department of Neuroscience DNS, University of Padova, Treviso, Italy.
  • Simone Benedetti
    Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Policlinico Le Scotte, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
  • Luigi Angelo Vaira
    Maxillofacial Surgery Operative Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
  • Cosimo de Filippis
    Phoniatris and Audiology Unit, Department of Neuroscience DNS, University of Padova, Treviso, Italy.
  • Paolo Gennaro
    Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Policlinico Le Scotte, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
  • Gino Marioni
    Phoniatris and Audiology Unit, Department of Neuroscience DNS, University of Padova, Treviso, Italy.
  • Guido Gabriele
    Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Policlinico Le Scotte, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.