Congress vs. AI: Robots Diagnosing, Politicians Confused
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At a recent House hearing, as if summoned from a sci-fi sitcom, lawmakers grilled AIās role in health careādrug development, Medicare, and mental health. No Silicon Valley execs, just Congressional crickets trying to decode tech jargon like 'machine learning' and 'neural networks,' probably mixing them up with Wi-Fi passwords. They lobbed wild guesses on AI's promise and perils, showing how much they know about algorithmsāwhich is less than your grandmaās knowledge of TikTok trends. Meanwhile, AI quietly reminded us that while politicians debate, your health tech could actually evolveāif it doesnāt get stuck in bureaucratic quicksand first.
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Source: Statnews | Published: 9/3/2025 | Author: Brittany Trang
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