Explore the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare in this thought-provoking 88-minute panel discussion from the World Science Festival. Delve into the potential of AI technologies like IBM's Watson to revolutionize diagnosis, monitoring, and preventive medicine. Examine the ethical implications and human factors involved in delegating medical decisions to machines. Join experts as they discuss AI's role in healthcare, its future directions, potential pitfalls, and implementation challenges. Consider real-world applications like AI-powered medical triage kiosks and the public health implications of increased AI dependence. Analyze how data sharing and digital media could transform healthcare information and delivery. Engage with critical questions about the intersection of AI, medicine, and human decision-making in this comprehensive exploration of a rapidly evolving field.
Overview
Syllabus
Emily Senays Introduction
Who is in the audience?
What role will A.I. play in healthcare?
Where is A.I. going in healthcare?
What are some of the pitfalls of A.I. in healthcare?
Implementation of A.I. in healthcare.
An example of an A.I. medical triage kiosk
If you were given the choice to use a heath kiosk would you?
What are the challenges facing A.I. at the personal level?
If you increase the level of dependence on A.I. could it have an adverse effect?
How data sharing is implemented in healthcare.
Is there an unprecedented opportunity to harness digital media to inform the public?
Should there be a move to link IP to self diagnosis online?
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World Science Festival
