In the article, "AI Powered Chatbot Shows Promise in Smoking Cessation," GW Media Relations highlighted a new pilot study conducted by GW researchers. This study explores the feasibility and acceptability of a specialized ChatGPT-based chatbot called BeFreeBot, designed to assist smokers in quitting. The research revealed that most participants were satisfied with the tool, indicating that AI chatbots could enhance existing smoking cessation programs.
Here is an excerpt from the article: “Generative AI holds great potential for scaling health interventions,” David Broniatowski, study co-investigator, professor of engineering at GWU’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, said. “Our findings show that, with the right guardrails, chatbots like BeFreeBot could play an important role in helping more people quit smoking.” Broniatowski is Deputy Director of the Trustworthy AI in Law and Society (TRAILS) Institute, which funded this work."
Read the full article on the GW Media Relations website.