Reimagining Healthcare: Practical Impacts of AI, AGI, and Emerging Technologies
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https://doi.org/10.63501/jj9ksr56Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, AGI Applications, Machine Learning in Diagnostic, Emerging Technologies, Clinical Decision SupportAbstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and other emerging technologies are significantly reshaping modern healthcare systems. Their integration across clinical, operational, and public health settings has already produced measurable improvements in diagnostic accuracy, treatment personalization, operational efficiency, and epidemic response. These technologies leverage vast amounts of data, advanced algorithms, and computational power to augment clinical decision-making, optimize workflows, and expand access to care.
This manuscript explores the real-world applications of these technologies, drawing on recent literature and case studies to illustrate both their potential and limitations. Specific examples include AI-driven diagnostic imaging, predictive analytics for hospital management, and AI-based models for pandemic surveillance. It also addresses the growing use of AI in personalized medicine and the increasing incorporation of robotics, deep learning, natural language processing, edge computing, quantum computing, health information and learning technologies (HILT), digital twin systems, and neural networks in everyday clinical practice (Topol, 2019; Rajkomar et al., 2019; Esteva et al., 2017).
The findings indicate that while AI and related innovations hold promise for revolutionizing care delivery, challenges related to algorithmic bias, data privacy, ethical governance, and regulatory oversight remain critical considerations. The disparity in access to these tools, particularly in low-resource settings, underscores the need for inclusive and equitable frameworks.
A multi-stakeholder, ethical, and interdisciplinary approach is required to ensure these tools fulfill their transformative potential while safeguarding patient rights and promoting equitable healthcare outcomes worldwide. As the healthcare landscape evolves, the thoughtful integration of AI, AGI, and complementary technologies will be pivotal in achieving scalable, efficient, and patient-centered care delivery.
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