Science Friday deep dive: AI is everywhere in healthcare, doctors are conflicted
jonc101x · x · 2026-08-30
Stanford's Jonathan Chen joined Science Friday host Flora Lichtman to dissect the state of AI in healthcare. Through listener call-ins, the segment reveals real-world use cases: diagnosis, paperwork, and patient prep. The discussion covers where models match or beat clinicians, persistent subtle failures, and the reality that AI chatbots are now advising doctors on patient care.
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