Presenting AI José Gregorio: A Lifesaver in The Midst of Crisis

Amidst the ongoing health crisis in Venezuela, an unexpected hero has emerged. Not a doctor, not a nurse, but an AI. Meet AI José Gregorio, a medical assistant powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) and trained on rigorous medical datasets. This tool was built to provide vital assistance to Venezuelans struggling to access healthcare during these turbulent times.

What is AI José Gregorio?

AI José Gregorio is an AI-powered medical assistant designed to help Venezuelans get prompt, efficient medical guidance. Named in honor of the beloved Venezuelan doctor José Gregorio Hernández—revered for his dedication to the sick—this AI embodies that same spirit of selfless service.

How Does It Work?

AI José Gregorio runs on LLAMA2 (Meta’s semi-open source LLM) and was fine-tuned on the medalpaca/medical_meadow_medqa dataset. This empowers it to understand a vast range of medical inquiries and provide precise, potentially life-saving guidance. The base model (medllama2) even passed the US Medical Licensing Exam.

When you visit josegregorio.lat, you’re greeted by a clean, interactive interface where you can input symptoms, medical history, or concerns. The AI processes your input and delivers a detailed, understandable response—ranging from potential diagnoses to recommended next steps or urgent advice to seek professional care.

The secret sauce? All inputs are translated to English, processed by the LLM, and the result is translated back to Spanish. This leverages the full power of the original model while minimizing hallucinations caused by language nuances.

Who is It For?

AI José Gregorio is designed for everyone, regardless of medical knowledge. Whether you’re a parent worried about a fever, a senior managing a chronic condition, or just someone feeling unwell—José Gregorio is there to guide you.

An Essential Tool in Crisis

When hospitals are overwhelmed and doctors are scarce, AI José Gregorio serves as a beacon of hope. It relieves pressure on the healthcare system by providing initial triage and guidance to those who might otherwise go without help.

Crucial Note: While powerful, AI José Gregorio is not a replacement for professional medical advice. Its purpose is to guide, inform, and help you identify when professional intervention is critical.

The Next Steps

I’m releasing the app today to validate its impact on the Venezuelan market. If the response is strong, the roadmap is ambitious:

Web Search: Enriching answers with context from high-quality resources like MedlinePlus.
Model Upgrades: Migrating to more powerful models—like fine-tuning GPT-3.5 Turbo or Llama 2 13B—to drastically improve accuracy.
Healthcare Network: Integrating a database of healthcare centers to refer users to real doctors in real-time.
Public API: Allowing third-party developers to build bots and apps on top of this engine.

Conclusion

In a world often wary of technology, I hope AI José Gregorio becomes as vital to Venezuelans as the real doctor was. More than a tool, I hope it becomes a true agent of change and relief for many.

Visit josegregorio.lat and experience it for yourself.

The app is also available on Google Play!

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