Forbes September 5, 2024
Artificial Intelligence –AI– is often portrayed as a game-changer, capable of solving many of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Whether it’s diagnosing diseases in under-resourced areas or streamlining health supply chains, AI’s potential to revolutionize global health seems boundless. But here’s the catch: the real challenge isn’t the technology itself; it’s how we, with our “Natural Intelligence” –NI– harness and direct this power toward meaningful, inclusive change. So, what’s holding us back?
Over-reliance On Technological Fixes
For decades we’ve leaned on technology to solve complex global health problems. Vaccines, medical devices, and now AI are often seen as quick fixes—simple solutions that sidestep the need for deeper, more challenging systemic reforms. But this approach often results in what some...