Babbage from The Economist AI and health part one: DrGPT will see you now
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May 22, 2024 AI in healthcare is revolutionizing patient access and disease detection. From AI in breast cancer screening to radiology, the podcast explores its benefits and ethical implications. Chat GPT's role in medical research and the challenges of using AI in healthcare are also discussed. The podcast teases a future episode on changes in medical research and encourages listeners to subscribe.
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Barbara's Story
- Barbara, a woman in her 70s, participated in a breast cancer screening program.
- AI detected a subtle cancerous area missed by human readers, leading to early diagnosis and treatment.
AI's Expanding Role
- AI tools are expanding beyond computer vision, promising to revolutionize healthcare access and research.
- This includes faster disease detection and personalized health advice.
Generative AI's Potential
- Generative AI's potential in medicine extends beyond diagnostics.
- It includes personalized advice, patient triage, note-taking, and drug discovery.