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Episode 21: The True Meaning of 'Open Source' (feat. Sarah West and Andreas Liesenfeld), November 20 2023
Nov 30, 2023
Sarah West and Andreas Liesenfeld join hosts Alex and Emily to discuss the true meaning of 'open source' in software companies. They explore the need for transparency in AI systems, challenges in finding and evaluating open source alternatives, limitations of AI capability indexes, the importance of regulating technology, and the debate on fair use of copyrighted material.
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Quick takeaways
- The case of UnitedHealth using a flawed AI algorithm highlights the need for transparency and accountability in AI systems that impact human lives.
- The disbanding of Meta's responsible AI team raises concerns about the company's commitment to ethical AI practices and emphasizes the need for independent oversight in AI development and deployment.
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UnitedHealth uses flawed AI model to deny care, lawsuit alleges
UnitedHealth, the largest healthcare company in the US, is accused of using a deeply flawed AI algorithm to wrongfully deny critical health coverage to elderly patients. The algorithm, called NH Predict, estimates the post-acute care needed by a patient on a Medicare Advantage plan based on data from six million patients. The lawsuit claims that the algorithm has a 90% error rate, resulting in patients being discharged from care facilities prematurely and having to pay for care out of their own pockets. The case highlights the need for transparency and accountability in AI systems that impact human lives.
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