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  • That’s a really important concern to raise. There’s definitely a risk that AI could be used in harmful ways if profit is put ahead of people, especially when it comes to something as critical as healthcare.

    At the same time, I think the technology itself isn’t the problem — it’s how organizations choose to use it. If it’s only used to cut costs and deny care, that would be damaging. But if it’s used to support doctors, catch errors, and make care more accessible (while still keeping human oversight), it could be a positive thing.

    It really comes down to having strong ethics, transparency, and rules in place to make sure AI is used to help patients, not harm them.


  • You make a really good point. AI could be helpful, but only if it’s used in the right way. There’s just too much data for people to go through on their own, and AI might help spot patterns that could improve care.

    But like you said, it has to be done carefully. Patient privacy, ethical use of data, and making sure insurance companies don’t misuse the info are really important. AI should support doctors, not replace their judgment.

    Maybe the best way forward is letting AI do the heavy data work, while doctors use their experience and judgment to decide what it really means. It’ll be interesting to see how we find that balance.



  • Absolutely, you’re right—“AI” covers a lot of ground, and it’s important to distinguish between different types. Tools like machine learning models trained on medical data can indeed be very helpful in diagnosis and early detection, as you mentioned.

    On the other hand, LLMs or generative AI are not substitutes for clinical decision-making. They can support tasks like summarizing records or drafting notes, but any medical recommendation must always come from trained healthcare professionals.

    So yes, the key is using the right type of AI for the right purpose—augmenting care without compromising safety or accuracy.