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> It would seem to me the med profession is an ideal place for technology / AI. Docs aren't magicians and House (the TV doc) is fictional. As someone that work
by kendallpark 8y ago
> It would seem to me the med profession is an ideal place for technology / AI. Docs aren't magicians and House (the TV doc) is fictional.
As someone that works on healthcare AI, you'll have to believe me when I say AI physicians are the jetpack of the 21st century. The populace might think they're right around the corner technologically, but there's a lot of obstacles, both technical and human that make it pretty unrealistic. The need for physicians isn't going away anytime soon. In the same way, the profession of piloting hasn't been threatened by autopilot.
- elliekelly 8y ago> The populace might think they're right around the corner technologically, but there's a lot of obstacles, both technical and human that make it pretty unrealistic. And let's not forget regulatory/legal obstacles. Even if we convince doctors and patients of the benefits of AI in healthcare we still have to teach the old farts in Washington what AI is, what AI isn't, and convince them it isn't dangerous. Anyone who watched the Facebook hearings can see how steep that learning curve will be.
- jackpirate 8y agoIf AI could ever come close to replacing doctors, hospitals and insurance companies will be throwing so much money at congress that they'll get whatever regulations they want passed. The problem is that AI actually has to sort-of-work-ish first.