JAMA Medical News Bioethics and AI
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Jan 17, 2025 Maria Villalobos-Quesada is a postdoctoral researcher at the National eHealth Living Lab and the University of Barcelona, focusing on the bioethics of health tech. In this engaging discussion, she addresses the rapid adoption of AI in healthcare and the ethical frameworks emerging to protect vulnerable populations. Villalobos-Quesada highlights the risks posed by AI, such as a scandal in the Netherlands, and emphasizes the necessity for ongoing evaluation and transparency in AI systems to prevent bias and ensure effectiveness.
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AI and Big Data in Healthcare
- AI's growing importance in healthcare began with big data's rise, offering new ways to interpret health information.
- Generative AI, especially ChatGPT's release, highlights the rapid technological advancements and legislative challenges.
Dutch AI System Failure
- An automated system in Holland wrongly flagged people for social health fraud, leading to severe consequences.
- This incident demonstrates how AI errors can disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.
Continuous AI Monitoring
- Continuously monitor AI systems throughout their lifecycle, not just upon deployment.
- Human factors and unexpected changes can influence AI performance over time.