From Battlefields to Bedsides: Safely Harnessing AI's Potential with retired Lieutenant General Jack Shanahan (Part One)

In the inaugural episode of Smarter Healthcare with AI, host Dr. Hassan Tetteh welcomes retired Lieutenant General Jack Shanahan to discuss how artificial intelligence can transform healthcare operations while upholding ethical standards. With over three decades of military leadership experience pioneering the adoption of advanced technologies, General Shanahan lent his expertise to spearhead Project Maven, the Department of Defense's effort to accelerate AI integration in battlefield operations. As the first director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, he established critical frameworks for ethically and responsibly leveraging AI capabilities within the defense sphere. Drawing parallels from his work modernizing military systems, General Shanahan engages with Dr. Tetteh on lessons healthcare providers can incorporate as they usher in smarter data-driven care. Tune in to hear General Shanahan's insights on managing organizational change, countering biases in AI systems, and maintaining public trust through transparency as healthcare undergoes an AI transformation aiming to improve patient outcomes.