IBM’s Watson has the ability to make a diagnosis. Apps can track and monitor patient emergencies. Our phones may soon be our medical advisors. Preventive and diagnostic medicine is on the cusp of an AI revolution that will no doubt save lives. But when it comes to matters of life and death, should decisions be left to machines? Join us for a deep dive into the medical, ethical and all-too-human ramifications of allowing AI to have a controlling stake in our health and our lives.
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Original Program Date: June 5, 2016
MODERATOR: Emily Senay
PARTICIPANTS: Eric Horvitz, Bertram F. Malle, Wendell Wallach
Emily Senays Introduction 00:05
Who is in the audience? 2:55
What role will A.I. play in healthcare? 4:53
Where is A.I. going in healthcare? 12:33
What are some of the pitfalls of A.I. in healthcare? 22:17
Implementation of A.I. in healthcare. 28:01
An example of an A.I. medical triage kiosk 35:40
If you were given the choice to use a heath kiosk would you? 44:22
What are the challenges facing A.I. at the personal level? 51:35
If you increase the level of dependence on A.I. could it have an adverse effect? 59:26
How data sharing is implemented in healthcare. 1:06:53
Is there an unprecedented opportunity to harness digital media to inform the public? 1:14:51
Should there be a move to link IP to self diagnosis online? 1:22:41
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