AI is now more than a buzzword. Though, it is a creation by modern humans , It has become omnipresent and omnipotent . We realize ,the impact of AI in medical profession is going to be tremendous.
Here is an MCQ on the future of AI in Medical practice . There are two components to it. You need to choose two answers. Both can be the same or different.
1.Which of the following, is most likely to be the dominant theme in the future of AI ?
2.Which one is best for our patients ?
A. Artificially Intelligent machines
B. Artificially humanised machines
C. Artificially Ignorant machines
D. Naturally Intelligent machines
E. Naturally Intelligent humans
Answer:
I know, obviously the responses are too crazy…some of you, might leave this page by now.
But, one thing is very certain, what is going to be the dominant theme & what is best for the patients, can never be the same.
Post-amble
Q 1 . In my view, the current trajectory of AI, will take the future to response C (or B, if god willing)
Q-2. Fortunately, there is no ambiguity here.What is best and desirable for mankind is response E . (But, with an important caveat. Intelligence per-se, plays little role in medical profession, unless it is accompanied by character ,compassion ,honesty and empathy )
Dr.S.Venkatesan MD 