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The Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in

Healthcare

Examining the Benefits and Downsides of Artificial Intelligence and How It Can Be Used in
Healthcare

By Veronika (Nikki) Jack, Student Majoring in Information Technology-Cybersecurity, Intern at
the IT Security Office, George Mason University

While artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving each day and can help us with many tasks that offer
unprecedented opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and advancement, its implementation also brings
forth significant ethical, societal, and economic challenges.

The benefits of artificial intelligence range from an increase in efficiency to creating personalized
experiences for people. AI systems can automate tasks and processes, leading to increased efficiency
and productivity across various industries. This can include everything from data analysis to customer
service. AI can also increase the accuracy of data and perform tasks with a high degree of consistency
with less errors. In some cases, it can often outperform humans in tasks such as image recognition, data

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