GenGPT can understand your DNA, but can it handle your decisions?

Artifcial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare with innovative tools that promise to transform various aspects of the field. Among these, Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT stand out for their versatility and popularity. This paper explores the application of GenGPT, a variant specifcally trai- ned on scientifc and specialized databases, to genetic counseling in the reproductive context. Despite its potential to enhance effciency and patient support, concerns arise about its ability to handle complex and sensitive decisions, such as those involving prenatal and preimplantation genetic testing. By focusing on often-overlooked elements in informed consent literature — namely, trustworthiness and value transparency — the paper concludes that while such tools can support healthcare, they cannot fully replace the human judgment and personalized interaction essential in such sensitive areas