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From Doing to Tending
Plus: A mini-Vibe Check of Grok 4.5, and why AI scribes could dull doctors' judgment
TL;DR
- Grok 4.5, a joint effort by xAI and SpaceX, is an Opus-level AI model that is fast, cost-effective, and efficient.
- It rivals and, in some aspects, surpasses models like Claude Opus, particularly in completing multi-step assignments.
- Grok 4.5's competitive pricing and speed make it attractive for users already integrated with Cursor.
- The use of AI scribes in medicine is cautioned against, as writing is considered integral to clinical reasoning.
- Concerns are raised about cognitive off-loading and the potential for AI scribes to dull doctors' judgment, similar to the risks of over-reliance on autopilot in aviation.
- A balanced approach is proposed: AI scribes for routine tasks and mandated manual practice for students and complex cases.