#10 - Skill Erosion in the Age of Medical AI
Could AI be making doctors worse at their jobs?
As artificial intelligence becomes a trusted tool in modern medicine, a surprising question emerges: could relying on these systems actually erode human expertise? We explore a compelling study from The Lancet that found a 6% drop in detection rates for endoscopists who initially used AI to identify precancerous polyps—then lost that edge once the AI was removed.
This episode unpacks how AI isn’t just a helpful assistant—it may be reshaping how physicians think, reason, and make decisions. Unlike a stethoscope or scalpel, which extends physical…
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