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Predicting that everything will be done by "machines" is just kicking the can down the road. Who built the machine? How do you know that they programmed it with
by imgabe 11y ago
Predicting that everything will be done by "machines" is just kicking the can down the road. Who built the machine? How do you know that they programmed it with the correct knowledge to make accurate diagnoses (in the case of medicine)? Some authority is likely going to have to certify that the machine is built and programmed correctly. So, whatever authority we confer on doctors know is just going to shift to whoever has to certify that the machines are correct, which, again we consumers will not be able to accurately judge ourselves.
In the case of a machine that tests for a rare disease, it could just automatically say "no" every time and have a pretty high success rate. Someone will have to verify that the machine is actually performing some kind of test.
- JoeAltmaier 11y agoStill, it will take only 1 doctor (or committee) to verify the machine. Then it can be replicated, and replace every other doctor in existence for diagnosis. This will be a game-changer.
- simonh 11y agoEven doctors themselves aren't certified by a single other doctor, or even a single committee of doctors. There are many rounds of tests, monitored and double-checked performance with actual patients, and examinations. It takes years. It would start out as a support tool providing a second or third opinion, then gradually be assigned more authoritative weight as it proves it's accuracy and value.