Appropriateness of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management: Reply.

Abstract

In response to the commentary by Daungsupawong and Wiwanitkit (doi: 10.1177/15347346241247914), we authored a reply letter addressing their concerns regarding our previous publication (doi: 10.1177/15347346241236811). Daungsupawong and Wiwanitkit highlighted that while the advancements in generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots show promise, several challenges remain in their application to diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) management. In our reply, we emphasized the recent improvements in chatbots' capabilities, particularly in image interpretation and non-English language communication. We posit that these challenges will be overcome in the near future, enabling the clinical implementation of AI chatbots for DFU management.