Artificial Futures

Description

A few friends from different academic backgrounds meet for dinner, and the conversation drifts to the impact of AI on the healthcare system. Heejin and Abigail believe AI will help alleviate the administrative burden and improve patient outcomes. At the same time, Jillian and Abiramy raise concerns about job displacement and loss of personalized care for vulnerable patients. Tarmanjit mediates between the two, conceding a place for AI in medicine while cautioning against absolute dependency on automation. The discussion underlines tension in balancing technological efficiency with preserving the human factor in healthcare. As the evening settles in, the conversation turns to AI and its impact on the world, specifically the healthcare system.