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AI is learning healthcare from a broken system

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Jan 15, 2026
AI is infiltrating healthcare, adapting to a broken system in India. Hosts explore how tools like ChatGPT Health assist in symptom understanding while highlighting ongoing public self-diagnosis. They discuss local healthcare gaps and how formalizing AI can improve accountability. Concerns about data privacy and bias rooted in Western medical data are addressed. Plus, the potential for AI to streamline paperwork and enhance patient continuity is examined, though caution is urged against relying solely on technology.
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INSIGHT

AI Healthcare Moves From Gray Area To Formal Product

  • OpenAI and Anthropic are formalizing healthcare use cases by launching dedicated products like ChatGPT Health and Claude for Healthcare.
  • This formalization creates clearer responsibilities and makes it easier to demand safety standards from companies.
INSIGHT

Context Makes AI's Impact Uneven In India

  • India’s healthcare gaps—doctor shortages, language barriers and uneven access—make AI both useful and risky.
  • AI tools could amplify existing system failures unless designed for local realities.
ADVICE

Use AI As A Second Set Of Notes

  • Treat AI health outputs as support, not replacement, and expect human oversight.
  • Use AI to prepare questions and understand reports, then consult a professional for decisions.
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