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Death Panel
Malthusian Machines (12/14/23)
Dec 15, 2023
The podcast explores the use of A.I. tools in medical rationing and how they obscure moral and ideological actions. It discusses the relationship between AI, healthcare, and settler colonialism, focusing on the genocide in Palestine. The speakers analyze United Health's algorithmic denial of care and the limitations of algorithms in predicting recovery time. They also discuss the subjectivity of reality, the rise of value-based care, and the mechanism of avoiding blame in the political economy. The chapter ends with a discussion on supporting the show and promoting books.
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- Automated AI algorithms like Gospel used by the Israeli army reveal the danger of delegating moral responsibility and the potential for displacement of accountability.
- United Health's NH Predict algorithm in Medicare Advantage plans prioritizes financial goals over quality care, raising concerns about profit-driven decision making in the healthcare industry.
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The Role of AI in Gaza Bombings
The Israeli army developed an AI algorithm called Gospel to accelerate target creation for strikes in Gaza. The algorithm analyzes drone footage, intercepted communications, and surveillance data to identify targets. It generated 100 targets per day during the latest escalation of the conflict, compared to 50 targets per year previously. The AI system claims to prioritize attacks on infrastructure associated with Hamas, aiming to minimize harm to non-combatants. However, this reveals the danger of delegating moral responsibility to automated systems and the potential for displacement of accountability.
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