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AI's role in life-or-death medical decisions sparks user concern

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A user on Mastodon expressed concern about the potential for AI to make life-or-death decisions in healthcare, specifically referencing an AI shutting off life support based on calculated survival odds. The user admitted to being cynical about the blind faith and reliance on large language models. AI

IMPACT Raises ethical questions about AI's role in critical decision-making, particularly in healthcare.

RANK_REASON User expresses an opinion on the potential negative implications of AI in healthcare.

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AI's role in life-or-death medical decisions sparks user concern

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    At some point, it'll become acceptable to us when an AI shuts off life support for a patient at a hospital because it "calculated" the odds of survival I’m not

    At some point, it'll become acceptable to us when an AI shuts off life support for a patient at a hospital because it "calculated" the odds of survival I’m not sure if I just thought this up sitting on the tiles in my shower room or if I dreamt it, but still. Edit: I’m being cyni…

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