Ethics and Algorithms: The Healthcare Dilemma

This chapter explores the ethical challenges and potential legal issues surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare diagnoses. It focuses on a lawsuit against UnitedHealthcare regarding its AI algorithm and the devastating impact of algorithm-driven decision-making on patient care and insurance coverage. A discussion on the societal implications of such technologies, including recent violent events linked to these injustices, highlights the growing ethical concerns associated with AI's role in healthcare.