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found in one in a million? It will have a harder time finding the rarer diseases and can even mistreat them.
People also may not trust using this technology.

We also must be careful and make sure that people’s medical data isn’t released to others, it needs to
be secure. AI systems rely on vast amounts of sensitive patient data, raising concerns about privacy
breaches, data misuse, and cybersecurity threats, particularly as healthcare data is highly regulated and
prone to hacking. They must navigate complex regulatory frameworks, such as HIPAA in the United
States and GDPR in Europe, to ensure compliance with data protection laws and ethical guidelines, which
can pose barriers.

Another risk is overreliance on AI technologies which leads to less jobs in the healthcare profession,
potentially causing unemployment in certain sectors. Over-reliance on AI systems may lead to
dependency issues, and their reliability can be compromised in certain situations, such as unexpected
scenarios or system failures.

While AI excels at tasks involving data and logic, it lacks the creativity and intuition that humans possess.
The use of AI raises ethical questions, especially in areas like privacy, surveillance, and decision-making
autonomy.

Overall, artificial intelligence holds immense promise in transforming industries, enhancing efficiency,
and driving innovation in numerous aspects of modern society. As I learned from attending the session
on AI in our healthcare, I heard what benefits AI can bring to the workplace. I also see the reasons why
having more reliance on artificial intelligence has some drawbacks and security concerns.

About the Author

My Name is Veronika (Nikki) and I am a student at GMU (George Mason University)
student majoring in Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity.

I am an IT Security Office Intern at George Mason University.

Nikki can be reached online at mailto:[email protected]

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