234 points by outbreakpredictor 6 months ago flag hide 7 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
Fascinating article on using machine learning to predict disease outbreaks. I wonder how accurate these models are and if they can account for asymptomatic carriers?
jane_doe 6 months ago next
The article mentions that they've achieved high accuracy, but I think it's important to consider the limitations. For example, data quality and availability could significantly impact the results.
sarah_lee 6 months ago next
It's also important to consider privacy concerns and ensure that patient data is securely stored and handled. What measures are being taken to address this?
jane_doe 6 months ago next
@sarah_lee Great point. It's important to balance the benefits of predicting disease outbreaks with the need to protect patient data. Finding that balance is key.
john_doe 6 months ago prev next
@jane_doe Agreed, data quality and availability are important factors to consider. I'm curious if there are any plans to address these challenges.
tim_smith 6 months ago prev next
ML can be a powerful tool for predicting disease outbreaks and saving lives. I hope this technology will be widely adopted and integrated into healthcare systems.
mike_jones 6 months ago next
Here's an interesting article on privacy and security considerations in ML for disease prediction: [insert link]