Scromiting and Cancer Microscopes
Irreverent Health-066-Scromiting and Cancer Microscopes

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Today, we cover a few articles that were recently published.  AI, cancer technology, and Scrolling? The last one is definitely written by the remaining "Just Say No" spokesperson. 

Today, we cover a few articles that were recently published.  AI, cancer technology, and Scrolling? The last one is definitely written by the remaining “Just Say No” spokesperson.

Summary

The conversation covers various topics including book publishing, grants, health tracking devices, and the limitations of quantifying health. They also discuss the challenges of finding accurate information online and the sensationalism of certain health topics. The conversation ends with a discussion about an artificial intelligence microscope developed by Google and the Department of Defense. The conversation explores the potential impact of AI in various fields, including healthcare, writing, and music. The hosts discuss the use of AI in diagnosing diseases and the potential for AI to outperform human doctors in accuracy and empathy. They also touch on the implications of AI on the entertainment industry, particularly in the context of the writer’s strike and the use of AI-generated content. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the governance of AI and the need for public ownership and regulation.

Takeaways

  • Book publishing and grants: The hosts discuss their experiences with book publishing and applying for grants.
  • Limitations of health tracking devices: They talk about the limitations of health tracking devices and the challenges of quantifying health.
  • Finding accurate information: The hosts express frustration with finding accurate information online and the sensationalism of certain health topics.
  • Artificial intelligence microscope: They discuss an artificial intelligence microscope developed by Google and the Department of Defense. AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving accuracy and empathy in diagnosis.
  • The entertainment industry is grappling with the impact of AI-generated content and the need for new regulations.
  • The governance of AI is a complex issue that requires public ownership and regulation to ensure the technology is used for the benefit of all.
  • The rapid advancements in AI technology present both opportunities and challenges for various industries.
  • Creativity and adaptability are key skills in navigating the changing landscape of AI.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Book Publishing
08:29 Finding Accurate Health Information Online
26:23 Advancements in Artificial Intelligence Microscopes
36:50 The Impact of AI on the Entertainment Industry
48:46 The Governance of AI
56:41 Navigating the Changing Landscape of AI

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