The Promise and Peril of AI in Healthcare

Predictive medicine uses AI algorithms to analyze DNA and predict disease risks, but these predictions can be traumatic for patients.

AI tools are rapidly expanding in healthcare, from detecting strokes to mapping treatment success. But they shouldn't replace doctors' judgment.

Genetic testing companies like 23andMe provide disease risk predictions, prompting difficult decisions about the future.

Patient data privacy is a concern, with cases of companies misusing data for marketing without consent.

Predictive algorithms are already affecting healthcare access in the US, so transparency is needed on how they impact care.