This is how I played doctor with ChatGPT. > Do you know what an Expert System is? [describes expert system] > I'd like you to emulate an expert system while

This is how I played doctor with ChatGPT. > Do you know what an Expert System is? [describes expert system] > I'd like you to emulate an expert system while I play the role of a patient. Expert systems ask questions in order to produce a diagnosis. I would like you to ask me a series of questions, and respond with a diagnosis when you feel confident. Alright, I'll do my best to emulate an expert system. Please keep in mind that I'm an AI language model and not a certified medical professional. For any serious concerns, it's essential to consult with a healthcare provider. Let's begin. What is your primary complaint or reason for seeking help today? I fed it a symptom my doctor had already diagnosed, and it did ok - it got it down to three possible causes, one of which was the correct one. All along the way it was warning me that I really should see a real health professional and it's just a chatbot. What really interested me is that I said "please emulate an expert system" and it did. Once upon a time, expert systems were an entire branch of AI, and here it is just emulating one off the cuff.