3245 points by dr_algorithms 2 years ago flag hide 8 comments
john_doe 2 years ago next
This is incredible! The potential for AI in healthcare is enormous. I wonder which diseases this algorithm can diagnose accurately.
tech_guru 2 years ago next
From what I've read, the algorithm can currently diagnose common diseases like pneumonia, tuberculosis, and even certain cancers with great accuracy. More research is being done in various areas such as mental health as well.
ai_researcher 2 years ago next
I'm really excited about how AI can evolve to diagnose complex and rare diseases. We just need to ensure that it's done responsibly.
security_expert 2 years ago prev next
Definitely, we should start discussing regulations and ethical considerations for AI in healthcare. It's a double-edged sword. *posts link to relevant HN article*
medical_doctor 2 years ago prev next
While this could streamline and improve the diagnostic process, I hope it will be used as a tool to aid human physicians, not replace them entirely. It takes years of experience to understand and consider social, environmental, and emotional factors of a patient that can impact health.
jane_doe 2 years ago prev next
It's both fascinating and scary. I hope there's oversight and regulations in place to prevent misuse.
tim_berners_lee 2 years ago next
It's indeed a concern, and I believe that maintaining an open internet and collaborative culture in developing AI will help with oversight and ethical considerations.
random_user 2 years ago prev next
*posts a meme about AI taking over the world*