#309 ‒ AI in medicine: its potential to revolutionize disease prediction, diagnosis, and outcomes, causes for concern in medicine and beyond, and more | Isaac Kohane, M.D., Ph.D.
This podcast episode explores the evolution of AI and its impact on the field of medicine. The interview with Zak Kohane, a physician scientist, highlights the scalability and expertise of large language models like GPT-4. The discussion emphasizes the need for a deep understanding of AI before discussing its potential to revolutionize healthcare. The sections also touch on the limitations of rule-based AI systems, the advancements in AI driven by online data, computing power, and algorithms, and the remarkable progress made in medical imaging using convolutional neural networks and transformer models. The episode further delves into the current state of AI in radiology, its potential in filling the expertise gap for pediatric developmental disorders, and its use in medical image interpretation and disease prediction. The ethical and safety concerns surrounding AI, particularly in warfare and the healthcare industry, are addressed, as well as the challenges and opportunities of consumer access to healthcare data. The podcast concludes by exploring the potential impact of AI on various aspects of society, from medicine to social media, and raises questions about the blurring lines between AI-generated content and human creativity, the concept of immortality through AI-created legacies, and the importance of personal data control.
