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Re:Fully-automatic robot dentist performs first human procedure by deegles on Thursday August 01, 2024 @11:23AM (#41130125)
The issue is liability, just like self driving cars. Even if ML is more accurate, when it does get it wrong the buck has to stop somewhere. Those questions need to be answered first.
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Re:Fully-automatic robot dentist performs first human procedure by whimsicalism on Thursday August 01, 2024 @11:26AM (#41130179)
If ML is more accurate than doctors at the task, seems like the liability insurance should be lower.

But yes, I agree that the US needs major tort reform regardless. I just don’t think tort is the major barrier compared to occupational licensing & the FDA though.

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Re:Fully-automatic robot dentist performs first human procedure by bluGill on Thursday August 01, 2024 @03:54PM (#41132908)
Sure, but who pays for that insurance? It probably isn't someone currently buying it and that makes ubfront costs higher.
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