Don’t be afraid: The promise and the peril of AI in healthcare
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Artificial Intelligence is everywhere these days, and the hospital, surgery and clinic are no different. It’s getting into wearable tech, it’s assisting in making diagnoses, and much more. There’s a lot of promise, but is there also some peril? What compromises around human connection and compassionate care might we make in our rush to integrate AI into healthcare? How can Christian doctors, nurses and others continue to embody Christlike presence in a world which, more and more, is being shaped by machines, software and computers?
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Released on 17 Sep 2025
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