Unleashing the Power of Future Technology in Radiological Protection
Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) has recently been much in the headlines , from its use in discovering a new class of antibiotics to claims it will replace jobs or even bring about the end of civilisation .
Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) is the ability of a computer programme or a machine to think and learn . It is a field of study which tries to make computers “ smart ” so they work on their own without being encoded with commands .
For this thought piece , we gave the AIpowered software application ChatGPT™ the following instruction :
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Write a short article on how future technology will benefit radiological protection , including the following themes : cancer therapy , nuclear energy generation ( including the challenges of small modular reactors ( SMRs ) and fusion technologies ), nuclear decommissioning ( including the use of AI and Virtual Reality ( VR ) for training and safety planning ), the use of sealed radioactive sources versus electrically generated radioactive sources ( like betatrons ) and the use of robots and drones .
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Below , word for word , is the response ( complete with American spellings ).
ChatGPT ™ stands for Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer . It is a large language model-based chatbot developed by OpenAI and launched on 30 November 2022 . It is notable for enabling users to refine and steer a conversation towards a desired length , format , style , level of detail , and language used . Successive prompts and replies , known as prompt engineering , are considered at each conversation stage as a context .
promise in advancing cancer therapy to unprecedented levels of precision and effectiveness . Techniques like proton therapy and brachytherapy allow for highly targeted radiation delivery , minimizing collateral damage . AI-driven imaging and diagnostics aid in accurate tumour detection and treatment planning . Robotic systems enhance the precision and delivery of radiation , ensuring optimal outcomes . The integration of personalized medicine and cutting-edge technologies will revolutionize cancer therapy , offering patients improved treatment results and minimized side effects .
“ Radiological protection is poised to witness a transformative revolution through the integration of future technologies . This article explores the potential of technology in enhancing radiological protection across key areas such as cancer therapy , nuclear energy generation , nuclear decommissioning , the choice between sealed and electrically generated radioactive sources , and the utilization of robots and drones .
Cancer Therapy : Precision Medicine at its Finest Future technology holds tremendous
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