Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how people search for information, including how families learn about pregnancy and birth. As this technology grows, it raises important questions about accuracy, ethics, and the role of human expertise in healthcare information.

In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker and Dr. Sara Ailshire share a behind-the-scenes look at how Evidence Based Birth® developed its own AI policies. They discuss concerns about misinformation, bias, privacy, and environmental impact, as well as the potential effects on critical thinking and human connection.

Learn why EBB has chosen to avoid the use of AI in our research, and what that means both for our team and for you.

(03:22) Why EBB began developing an AI policy
(10:39) Defining AI, generative AI, LLMs, and hallucinations
(17:03) Ethical concerns: Accuracy, bias, and risks to evidence-based information
(20:14) Environmental impact of AI and data centers
(21:47) Privacy concerns and data security risks
(26:21) Intellectual property, sustainability, and loss of research context
(27:03) Humanitarian concerns and the impact of AI on jobs and communities
(31:24) AI's potential effects on cognition and critical thinking
(37:30) Why EBB takes a cautious, evidence-based approach to AI
(38:20) Research team policy
(42:06) Content team policy
(45:01) Programs team policy and guidance for applicants
(47:32) Hiring practices and commitment to human review
(52:29) Final takeaways: EBB's overall stance on AI

References

For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

EBB 394 - Team EBB's Stance on AI in our Workplace

Evidence Based Birth®

EBB 394 - Team EBB's Stance on AI in our Workplace