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Hope, Hype, and Harm at the Dawn of Medicine's Computer Age

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By Jeremy A. Greene, M.D., Ph.D.

In the early days of the computer age, many people believed that artificial intelligence (AI) would revolutionize medicine. AI was seen as a way to improve diagnosis and treatment, reduce costs, and make healthcare more accessible. However, as AI has become more sophisticated, it has also become more controversial. Some experts now worry that AI could be used to create new forms of discrimination, worsen existing health disparities, and even harm patients.

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In his new book, Hope, Hype, and Harm at the Dawn of Medicine's Computer Age, Jeremy A. Greene, M.D., Ph.D., explores the promises and perils of AI in medicine. Greene is a historian of medicine and a practicing physician. He has a unique perspective on the history of AI in medicine and the potential impact of this technology on the future of healthcare.

Greene's book is divided into three parts. The first part explores the early history of AI in medicine. Greene shows how AI was first developed in the 1950s and 1960s, and how it was used to create new tools for diagnosis and treatment. He also discusses the early hopes and fears about AI in medicine.

The second part of Greene's book examines the current state of AI in medicine. Greene discusses the different types of AI that are being used in medicine today, and he provides an overview of the evidence on the effectiveness of these technologies. He also discusses the ethical concerns that have been raised about AI in medicine.

The third part of Greene's book looks to the future of AI in medicine. Greene discusses the potential benefits and risks of AI, and he offers some recommendations for how to ensure that AI is used in a way that benefits patients and society as a whole.

Hope, Hype, and Harm at the Dawn of Medicine's Computer Age is a timely and important book. Greene provides a clear and concise overview of the history of AI in medicine, and he offers a balanced assessment of the potential benefits and risks of this technology. Greene's book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the future of healthcare.

Jeremy A. Greene is an associate professor of the history of medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He is the author of The Patient Will See You Now: The Rise of the Nurse in America, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.

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