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Ethics, Privacy, and AI in Healthcare: What Patients Should Know

Ethics, Privacy, and AI in Healthcare: What Patients Should Know

Whether you’re an avid user or avoid it as much as possible, artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay.

When the telephone was new, some people resisted its use. They thought it had no practical use, that a telegraph was a better way of sending messages, and that it was dangerous and would intrude on privacy. [1]

It’s almost funny and quaint to think about these concerns now. The telephone changed the world. It brought opportunities for business growth and made people safer and more connected. Yet people sabotaged phone lines and refused to install them. [1]

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About IBD Podcast Episode 194 — How to Protect Yourself in the Age of AI

How to Protect Yourself in the Age of AI — About IBD Podcast Episode 194

Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. How can we approach AI with both curiosity and caution, especially as it becomes more integrated into daily life? If we’re not aware of it and looking for it, AI could become inserted into spaces where we aren’t comfortable with it. Amber talks with her son Brenden, a computer science student, about recognizing AI-generated content, the importance of media literacy, and the ethical challenges technology brings. This conversation offers some practical uses for AI, such as learning new skills or automating mundane tasks, while pointing out that creativity and critical thinking are human pursuits. We stress how AI isn’t a replacement for expertise and that we should all question what we see online to encourage the responsible use of AI tools.



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The People You Meet in the Hospital

The People You Meet In The Hospital

A scene from Airplane!:

Dr Rumack: You’d better tell the Captain we’ve got to land as soon as we can. This woman has to be gotten to a hospital.
Elaine Dickinson: A hospital? What is it?
Dr Rumack: It’s a big building with patients, but that’s not important right now.

The first time I was hospitalized, I was only 16. I’d never been in the hospital before, though of course I had family members who were, so I didn’t really need a primer on being an inpatient. However, what I could not have been prepared for was the people I met while on the inside.

I’m not speaking of doctors. Or nurses. Of whom I met plenty, of course. What I’m speaking of is roommates.

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