New AI Model Predicts Life Outcomes, Spurs Ethics Debate
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Researchers developed an AI model called life2vec that can predict mortality, personality traits, and probability of moving abroad for Danish residents based on their health and life event timelines.
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The tool's accuracy is questionable and more testing is needed, but it has potential future applications for understanding disease and revealing societal biases.
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There are ethical concerns about misuse for discrimination or loss of privacy. Laws restrict the tool's use and access.
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Predictive algorithms already exist in criminal justice and tech with little transparency or understanding of biases.
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The creators hope this research spurs productive conversations about capabilities and ethics of prediction.