Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

How AI Healthcare Will Change the World

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Apr 7, 2025

In this insightful conversation, guests William Hahn, an AI professor and robotics expert; Gil Blander, an MIT aging research veteran; Dan Elton, an NIH scientist; and Elon Bernholz, an AI specialist, explore how AI is set to transform healthcare. They dive into the concept of 'medical swarms'—AI agents that can provide constant, personalized care. Discussions also highlight AI's role in chronic disease management, the complexities of data ownership, and the potential for AI to democratize access to medical expertise, paving the way for a healthier future.

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INSIGHT

LLMs and Cognition

LLMs might model fundamental aspects of cognition, like language.
They offer an opportunity to study the brain computationally, potentially through manipulation and experimentation.

ANECDOTE

AI Chef

William Hahn's brother used ChatGPT to create a recipe from a picture of ingredients.
The recipe received positive feedback, suggesting LLMs can process and combine information effectively.

INSIGHT

Industry Impact

Gil Blander left academia for industry to translate research into broader impact.
He believes industry research can be equally exciting and contribute to wider application.

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