The Political Orphanage A.I. Will Be Even More Awesome Than You Thought
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May 1, 2025 Marc Beckman, a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technology at NYU and author, sheds light on AI's potential to revolutionize various sectors. He discusses how AI is transforming healthcare with precise diagnoses and treatment innovations. The conversation also covers AI's role in agriculture, enhancing food security, and its exciting but challenging integration into daily life. Furthermore, Beckman explores the emergence of metahumans that can streamline everyday tasks, hinting at a future where AI improves personal interactions while still valuing human connections.
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AI Diagnoses Rare Diseases
- Google developed AIMI, an AI tool trained to diagnose rare diseases with nearly 100% accuracy.
- This shows AI's potential to revolutionize medical diagnosis even for obscure conditions.
AI Bypasses Brain Paralysis
- In New York, AI assists paralyzed patients by bypassing blocked brain areas.
- This novel 'bypass' unlocks movement and sensation, similar to heart bypass surgery but in the brain.
AI Adoption Is Slow but Inevitable
- AI adoption is slower due to people's impatience and habits.
- But AI's transformative impact will accelerate and reshape many fields soon.
