AI doesn't have to replace doctors to produce better health outcomes

We now have the technology where we can use machine intelligence to optimize some of the most important decisions in healthcare. The data show results we can trust.

Americans encounter some form of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in nearly every aspect of daily life: We accept Netflix’s recommendations on what movie we should stream next, enjoy Spotify’s curated playlists and take a detour when Waze tells us we can shave eight minutes off of our commute.

And it turns out that we’re fairly comfortable with this new normal: A survey released last year by Innovative Technology Solutions found that, on a scale of 1 to 10, Americans give their GPS systems an 8.1 “trust and satisfaction” score, followed closely by a 7.5 for TV and movie streaming services. 

But when it comes to higher stakes, we’re not so trusting. When asked about whether they trust an AI doctor diagnosing or treating a medical issue, respondents scored it just a 5.4. 

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