AI boosters want to hand off emergency services to the bullshit generators. And horrifyingly, some medical professionals want to help them! Join Emily and Alex for a deep dive on the latest automated horrors threatening our collective health and safety.

References:

"The role of large language models in emergency care: a comprehensive benchmarking study"
"Seattle uses AI to help triage, divert 911 medical calls"
- Also referenced: MAIHT3k newsletter on Seattle's 911 automation
"FDA approves early warning system for sepsis"
- Also referenced: Underlying research paper on this system

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Music by Toby Menon.
Artwork by Naomi Pleasure-Park.
Production by Ozzy Llinas Goodman.

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