Posted 11/1/2023, 5:37:00 PM
AI Adoption in UK Healthcare Raises Concerns Over Access and Societal Impact
- AI in NHS made it harder for older and poorer people to access GP services, prompting protests
- AI should not just be seen as a tool or problem solver
- AI developers may not fully recognize downsides of their technologies
- Public services adopting AI need to thoroughly evaluate impact on democracy, social cohesion, sustainability
- Going beyond immediate costs/benefits to consider AI's broader societal effects is important
