Two new books explore the upside of big data and AI
They are a refreshing counterbalance to alarmist commentary
TWO YEARS ago, when Elinor Lobel was 16, a “smart” insulin pump was attached to her body. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), it tracks her glucose levels and administers the right dose of insulin at the right time to keep her healthy. It is a miraculous innovation for diabetes sufferers and just one of myriad new ways that data and ai can help improve lives.
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Culture December 3rd 2022
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