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The episode critiques the role of AI, particularly ChatGPT, in the healthcare system and discusses the dangers of AI hype in medical interventions.

Move over Dr. Google, Dr. ChatGPT is here, and it's even worse as a medical intervention! Alex and Emily scrub in to slice up some harmful new nonsense in the world of "AI" for medicine. What's the cure for an expensive and inaccessible health care system? One thing's for sure — it's not AI hype. References: "Stop Worrying, and Let A.I. Help Save Your Life""Introducing ChatGPT Health"Also referenced: "No, I don't want an AI scribe to write my pulmonologist’s note""The Danger of Intimate Algo...

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