‘AI Tools Reveal Knowledge Gaps in Addiction Treatment’ (Dartmouth News– February 22, 2024 – Full Article)
Article Excerpt: “When people are diagnosed with a health condition or starting a new treatment, they often turn to peers on social media for emotional support and information,” says Sarah Preum, an assistant professor of computer science.
Health-related social media discussion groups are an invaluable repository where users from diverse demographics spontaneously share lived-in experiences and challenges, says Preum.
Her research employs natural language processing—artificial intelligence techniques focused on human linguistics—to extract meaningful information from health-related social media interactions.