SYNAPSE Podcast with Ilinca & Chris | Season 2 – Ep 3 | AI and Healthcare: Revolutionizing Medicine while Navigating Ethical Concerns
Welcome back to “SYNAPSE YOUR FUTURE,” the podcast that explores cutting-edge advancements and ethical considerations in the realm of artificial intelligence. In the third episode of our second season, our co-hosts, Ilinca and Chris, dive into the captivating world of AI and healthcare.
In today’s episode, we shift our focus towards the intersection of AI and healthcare, uncovering the profound impact this convergence has on the medical field. As AI continues to shape the landscape of healthcare, we’ll explore the pros and cons, the concerns that arise, and the major discoveries that have emerged. Moreover, we’ll take a glimpse into the future, examining the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. We embark on a new journey—one that delves deep into the complexities of AI and healthcare, where innovation and ethical dilemmas intertwine. We navigate the ever-evolving landscape, exploring the ethical concerns surrounding patient privacy, bias in algorithms, and the evolving doctor-patient relationship.
We uncover major breakthroughs that AI has brought to the field of healthcare—early disease detection, drug discovery, and the remarkable capabilities of surgical robotics. These awe-inspiring advancements have the potential to revolutionize medicine, leading to better patient outcomes and a more efficient healthcare system.
But with every stride forward, we encounter questions that demand careful consideration. Who is responsible when AI algorithms make critical decisions in patient care? How do we ensure fairness and prevent bias from permeating AI-driven healthcare systems? These are just a few of the pressing ethical concerns we will tackle head-on in this episode.
Tune in to our first episode as we delve into the pros and cons of AI in healthcare, examining how it can improve patient outcomes while grappling with concerns about privacy, bias, and the ethical implications of AI-powered decision-making. Join us on this enlightening journey!
About the Authors

Ilinca Sandu
Ilinca is the founder of the first student-run newspaper in her school. Her passion for literature, culture and media prompted her to bring up the idea to her school director, resulting in the creation of an innovative and thought-provoking club. She is fascinated by the relationship between the creative and the analytical, and discovering the intersectionality between her various areas of interest, such as poetry and business. As society becomes consumed with the ideas of consumerism and efficiency, Ilinca believes that humanity and compassion are the keys to creating powerful organisations that lead to positive social change.
Chris Sas
Chris’s contribution to founding the first student-run magazine of International School of Bucharest alongside Ilinca created a warm environment between students, teachers and parents. This “synapse” between the academic social sphere and current events, culture and creativity allowed for several initiatives such as the ‘Swimathon’ fundraiser – aimed to raise money for children with autism. His fascination with social and economic innovation and how it affects culture, politics and global affairs led to the desire to find outlets on how to inform and educate using mediums such as art. Innovation always manifests itself in culture. Chris is interested in exploring this phenomenon.

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