Virtually unknown to the greater public before November 2022, ChatGPT was made available in open access in Autumn 2022, driving the perspective of artificial intelligence integration to the forefront of daily life. The field of medicine hasn't been left aside, and sparks as much interest as it does questions. Although this tool has considerable potential for use in clinical practice, it, like others, has limitations that need to be clearly understood to avoid misuse. In addition, the legal framework and issues of data confidentiality are currently poorly defined, and clinicians will need to keep a close eye on legislative developments in this area.