Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman The AI Revolution in Medicine with Dr. Peter Lee, President, Microsoft Research
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Mar 20, 2025 
Join Dr. Peter Lee, President of Microsoft Research and AI expert, as he unveils the transformative power of artificial intelligence in medicine. He discusses the evolution of generative AI like GPT-4 and its implications for patient care and medical research. Delving into the ethical challenges and societal impacts, Dr. Lee shares personal stories of integrating technology in healthcare. From skepticism to standard care, he illustrates how AI is revolutionizing health, emphasizing the importance of empathy and ethics in this new frontier.
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Early Computing Experiences
- Peter Lee's first job was as an assistant administrator for a PDP-11, wiring core memory.
- He also worked on a startup bringing word processing to Apple IIe and Commodore Amiga.
The Flip in Healthcare
- Technology adoption in healthcare often involves a "flip" where old practices become unthinkable.
- Peter Lee uses ultrasound and blood sugar monitoring as examples of this phenomenon.
Dual-Edged Technology
- Technological advancements bring both progress and loss.
- Current AI discussions evoke a similar intensity to the debates around mapping the human genome.
