Healthcare Unfiltered

Episode 216: What is AI: A Primer


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Dr. Sakhr (Sam) Youness, a Syrian entrepreneur and engineer, provides a comprehensive primer on artificial intelligence (AI), tracing its origins from WWII-era innovations to the breakthroughs of the 1990s that shaped modern AI capabilities. He demystifies key concepts like machine learning, large language models, and the role of labeled data in training AI systems, offering insights into how AI interprets and processes human language. Dr. Youness also examines the rise of generative AI, the development of ChatGPT, and the ethical concerns surrounding AI’s proper use. Looking ahead, he discusses the next frontier—artificial general intelligence—and its implications for society, addressing the pressing question of whether AI and robotics will replace human workers. Finally, he explores AI’s evolving role in healthcare, weighing its potential to revolutionize medical advancements against the risks of misuse.Check out Chadi’s website for all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes and other content. www.chadinabhan.com/Watch all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes on YouTube. www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiJPTpIJdIiukcq0UaMFsA

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