Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medicine: Ethical Issues in the Future of Health

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Overview

Subject area

PSY

Catalog Number

31159

Course Title

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medicine: Ethical Issues in the Future of Health

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Description

Rapidly developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are changing healthcare possibilities through Big Data, advanced algorithms and computing power. Proponents of AI promise that this technology will help treat diseases, support more informed decisions, and enhance care that improves people’s physical and mental health. However, ethical challenges around personal privacy, autonomy, and data justice raise questions about AI use and threats to human well-being. This class introduces the field of AI ethics in health and healthcare and uses case studies to debate the risks and benefits of using AI, helping students analyze its role in healthcare.

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

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Lecture

Hours

3

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