Artificial Intelligence has no doubt already changed how we work and create things – indeed, it has done so in ways that fundamentally change how we do so. This process will only continue to accelerate – a fact that has often been pointed to as a reason to worry. However, there is a great opportunity to harness this massive paradigm shift for the greater good.
Artificial Intelligence is, in a nutshell, the field of concepts in which a computer is able to learn and teach itself a skill with basic problem solving and data collection. In essence, the computer can gather information and teach itself to solve a problem on its own.
Dr. Gabriel Alain, an esteemed leader here at the LIFT Lab, recently attained his PhD from The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. He has been working on methods to utilize AI in the Healthcare field, and has found that its potential to positively impact patients’ lives is immense. Per Dr. Alain’s work, AI has the potential to help Healthcare Practitioners with everything from Data Collection and Organization, to streamlining the process of Grant and Abstract Writing, to Patient Care Plans, and much more.
Despite legitimate concerns over Artificial Intelligence’s possible adverse impacts, there will always be room to utilize its power and accomplish great things, in Healthcare and beyond.