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What if AI knows your death date?

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Predicting Lifespan: The Ethics and Insights of a New Algorithm

This chapter explores a novel algorithm from Denmark that predicts individual lifespan using detailed data on life events and demographics. It also addresses the ethical implications of utilizing this technology, especially in the insurance sector, alongside its potential to enhance public health insights.

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