tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943061409344261913.post7264145096289274575..comments2016-05-01T23:46:42.255-04:00Comments on IS 251 @ Loyola University in Maryland: IBM’s Watson Changing the worldUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943061409344261913.post-28715558282470903122016-04-04T15:59:00.075-04:002016-04-04T15:59:00.075-04:00I believe that technology, such as Watson, certain...I believe that technology, such as Watson, certainly could help to eliminate misdiagnoses and provide the best care for patients. However, computers and AI cannot replace humans, who are understanding of emotions and will help partients to feel more comfortable. In addition, Watson and other tech cannot account for certain unexpected variables, which human doctors could help to resolve. For this reason, I believe humans will utilize AI within their workplace in order to lead to better practices, rather than have AI replace them outright.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299528421887244375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943061409344261913.post-19645421251422252362016-03-06T00:13:58.300-05:002016-03-06T00:13:58.300-05:00The idea that we can replace human to human intera...The idea that we can replace human to human interaction with a human to system relationship is an interesting topic. I see this transition from human to system relationship as both harmful and beneficial in the long run. I see this as harmful because sick patients need a human to talk to when describing what they are feeling. They need the sense of compassion and care from the doctor to have reassurance that they will be okay and be looked after. This relationship is not something that a system, such as IBM Watson, could not give you. On the other hand, one benefit to the system interaction is that it takes away the risk of the patients transmitting their illnesses or diseases to the doctors. Also, in the long run it will continue to gain information and will continue to develop into a more intelligent being. This will be great because the limits are endless when it comes to what can be processed through a system. Humans can only learn so much throughout their lives. This system may be the next development that can change the landscape of the health business. The system also takes away the possibility for human error. It is able to process statistics and different formulas with more precision than anyone thought could be possible. I am also curious as to where IBM Watson will be in the future. There are obviously many advantages and benefits that come with it but in the end will the price be worth it and will there be enough of them to be spread out throughout the country? If the answer is yes, then I believe IBM Watson could become a game-changer in the health world.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04626614622518169795noreply@blogger.com