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M. Scheeland's avatar

It's very interesting but I think doctors and AI would probably be a better partnership in the end. Ot at least for some time. There's nuance in lived experience that AI can't yet touch, including our senses. A doctor can smell bad or sweet breath on a patient abd AI can't diagnose without the doctor's sensory based input. AI has access to information a doctor may not have learned about which could be life saving. The thing about AI is it doesn't function without our collaboration. Not yet.

Michael Kirsch, MD's avatar

Michelle, I applaud your optimism! I think that we will be seeing all manner of occupations that currently incorporate a 'nuanced' human function fall away. This may not be the4 world we want, but I think we should be prepared. And, at least in the US, AI is proceeding without real regulation or guardrails. Thx for reaching out.

Amy Hollenkamp, MS, RD's avatar

The evolution of AI will be very interesting to see unfold! I had a day where virtually all of my patients said they used chat GPT to try and problem solve their gut symptoms. I think the problem is that who is behind the wheel matters with AI—lots of my patients are getting crappy advice (pun intended). I still think we are pretty far off from AI taking over healthcare in major ways BUT I think it can make health care much more efficient though which is exciting

Michael Kirsch, MD's avatar

Thx, Amy for reaching out. We shall have to see how it all plays out. Many are expressing views similar to yours that AI will partner with and not replace us humans. I think this is very optimistic. Perhaps, such views are designed to reassure us rather than represent the true state of affairs. Ironic, as you point out, that patients and physicians are using AI!