Transforming Rheumatology Practice: Applications of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly entering clinical workflows, yet its role remains incompletely defined. This review evaluates current and emerging applications of GenAI across common rheumatology activities using a task-based framework. The authors summarize evidence on mature tools such as AI scribes, emerging applications such as chart summarization and information extraction tools, and future opportunities in clinical prediction. While GenAI consistently reduces cognitive burden and improves documentation-related experience, efficiency gains are modest and important risks, especially automation bias and hallucinations, remain. With careful oversight and evaluation, GenAI has significant potential to enhance rheumatology practice.