AI & Public Health: Between Hype and Hope — with Samir Bahtt

In this episode, we sit down with Samir Bhatt, Professor of Machine Learning & Public Health at the University of Copenhagen and Professor of Statistics & Public Health at Imperial College London. Sam works at the intersection of artificial intelligence and public health, leveraging AI to enhance our understanding and management of infectious diseases.

From outbreak forecasting to shaping public policy, AI promises transformative impacts—but what are its true capabilities and limitations? Samir navigates us through the nuanced realities of AI applications in epidemiology, exploring the gap between hype and practical outcomes, critical technical challenges, and the exciting frontiers ahead for AI-driven public health initiatives.

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