Big Brains Inside the AI Debate: Hope, Hype, Or Harm? A Big Brains Panel Weighs In
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Jul 10, 2025 
Bob Grossman, a faculty member at the University of Chicago specializing in AI for healthcare, joins Ben Zhao, a professor focused on securing AI rights for creatives, and Jens Ludwig, an economist tackling social issues with data. They dive into how AI is reshaping healthcare and the arts, discussing the need for safeguards against misuse. The conversation highlights the role of AI in addressing gun violence, emphasizing the importance of representative data for effective solutions. Ethical considerations and rapid advancements in AI take center stage, sparking an engaging dialogue.
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AI's Varied Impact in Medicine
- AI excels at early-stage research but struggles with clinical trial predictions.
- AI's biggest near-term impact will be in hospital operations, wellness, and medical education.
Generative AI: Risks and Skepticism
- Generative AI brings significant risks especially regarding unauthorized use of creative works.
- There is skepticism about the capabilities and future of current AI architectures.
AI Targets Gun Violence Effectively
- Jens Ludwig described targeting police resources using AI to reduce gun violence.
- Data-driven policing doubled crime prevention effectiveness compared to human intelligence alone.
