August 5, 2025Audiology ResearchOpen Access

ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot for Cochlear Implant Side Selection: A Preliminary Study

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Preliminary study shows Microsoft Copilot achieved 90% accuracy in CI side selection, indicating AI may aid clinical decisions in otolaryngology.

MAIN FINDING: AI models effectively aligned with clinicians in cochlear implant side selection, suggesting their potential use in clinical settings.
KEY EVIDENCE: Microsoft Copilot demonstrated 90% accuracy for left-sided implants, while ChatGPT excelled at identifying tinnitus presence with 77.8% accuracy.
APPROACH: The study queried 22 CI patients using audiological and radiological data to assess AI model performances against clinician decisions.
SIGNIFICANCE: Findings support using AI as a decision support tool in cochlear implant candidacy, but highlight the need for further research.

Portelli et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Preliminary study shows Microsoft Copilot achieved 90% accuracy in CI side selection, indicating AI may aid clinical decisions in otolaryngology.