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Focused topics on artificial intelligence bioethics by Joseph E. Thornton, M.D

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Author: Joseph Thornton MD

December 3, 2023 Joseph Thornton MD

Anthrobots by Topol

https://substack.com/@erictopol/note/c-44727414?r=1o897j&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

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December 2, 2023 Joseph Thornton MD

Overview ethics al healthcare and military

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-023-00965-x.pdf

s41746-023-00965-x.pdf

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November 30, 2023 Joseph Thornton MD

Tweet by Policing, Policy, & Philosophy Initiative (3PI) on Twitter

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Policing, Policy, & Philosophy Initiative (3PI)
⁦‪@3PI_PSU‬⁩
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In their article in AI and Ethics, ⁦‪@myavidjeers‬⁩, 3PI member Duncan Purves, ⁦‪@DrJuanGilbert‬⁩, and ⁦‪@tschuylers‬⁩ analyze the major ethical challenges facing the use of data and algorithms to inform policing. 2/6

doi.org/10.1007/s43681…

11/13/23, 12:02 PM

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November 29, 2023 Joseph Thornton MD

Tweet by Nature Portfolio on Twitter

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Nature Portfolio
⁦‪@NaturePortfolio‬⁩
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A ⁦‪@NatureComms‬⁩ paper reports on an artificial intelligence (AI) agent capable of imitating experts in real-time previously unseen tasks in 3D simulations. The agent is able to reliably acquire new knowledge from a human co-player in real time. go.nature.com/3Rkq8GI pic.twitter.com/NdLQCcba76
11/28/23, 4:54 PM

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November 28, 2023 Joseph Thornton MD

Tweet by Michael Okun on Twitter

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Michael Okun
⁦‪@MichaelOkun‬⁩
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What is the largest population of people with genetic Alzheimer’s? Can the 6 million individuals with Down syndrome obtain access to the new Alzheimer’s antibody treatments? NO.
Key points:
– Disease-modifying treatments for #Alzheimer now available.
– Reducing amyloid plaques… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… pic.twitter.com/HlbZ93Al1q
11/28/23, 7:03 AM

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November 27, 2023 Joseph Thornton MD

Tweet by The Jerusalem Post on Twitter virtual therapy

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The Jerusalem Post
⁦‪@Jerusalem_Post‬⁩
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A virtual therapy portal means therapy can be less of a logistical and financial burden, fitting into our lives more naturally. This is the kind of flexibility and accessibility that can make a real difference. – opinion
jpost.com/health-and-wel…
11/26/23, 10:45 PM

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November 25, 2023 Joseph Thornton MD

The Hastings Center Bioethics Timeline – The Hastings Center

https://www.thehastingscenter.org/bioethics-timeline/

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November 25, 2023 Joseph Thornton MD

Tweet by Ethan Mollick on Twitter

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Ethan Mollick
⁦‪@emollick‬⁩
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A set of AI findings worth some discussion: people tend to view the advice of AI as more empathetic and valuable than that of human professionals.

It is viewed as better than advice columnists (frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…) & for doctors on online questions (jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai…) pic.twitter.com/nYjXJNybRZ

11/25/23, 8:58 AM

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November 18, 2023 Joseph Thornton MD

Tweet by Jesse Ehrenfeld MD MPH on Twitter. A I healthcare

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Jesse Ehrenfeld MD MPH
⁦‪@DoctorJesseMD‬⁩
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Our latest paper, now out in ⁦‪@JOMSinformatics‬⁩: “Applications of #Artificial #Intelligence in #Healthcare Delivery” ⁦‪@DrBrian4Health‬⁩ link.springer.com/article/10.100… pic.twitter.com/6EUWmEQ3EO
11/18/23, 9:05 AM

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November 17, 2023 Joseph Thornton MD

Tweet by Robert Lufkin MD . CarrePod

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Robert Lufkin MD
⁦‪@robertlufkinmd‬⁩
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What are your thoughts about this?
11/16/23, 10:37 PM

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