Technology assessment: Artificial intelligence in the medical sector

(Karlsruher Institut f ü r Technologie (KIT)) Decoding of the human genome still poses puzzles that might be solved with the help of artificial intelligence. New therapeutic approaches to treating severe diseases appear possible as do non-medical 'improvements' of the genetic material. With funds of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, technology assessment experts of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology study which applications are realistic and which ethical issues they may entail.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news