Why Human-Centered AI Is the Future of Medicine & Mental Wellness

This episode is a little different from what we usually cover on
New Frontiers, but it’s one I couldn’t wait to bring to you. I’ve
been thinking a lot about how we—as clinicians—are supposed to keep
up in this era of high-throughput technology. We’re swimming in
data: labs, multi-omics, diet logs… and an ever-growing stream from
wearables. There’s just so much coming at us, and too often, we’re
awash in a sea of information without adequate interpretive power.
That’s why this conversation with Dr. Rana el Kaliouby felt so
important. She’s not just an AI scientist—she’s a visionary and a
total badass. She’s building technology that doesn’t just process
data, but actually helps us become better clinicians and better
humans. We get into the ethics, the potential, the parenting
implications—and yes, a personal story about a tragedy in my own
hometown that made this all hit very close to home. This one’s
powerful, and I hope it sparks the same questions and inspiration
for you as it did for me. ~DrKF TRIGGER WARNING

This episode touches on sensitive topics, including gun violence
and suicide, in the context of empathy, mental health, and
technology. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek
help. We share this with care and hope it offers support and
perspective.


Check out the show notes at
https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ for the full list
of links and resources.


GUEST DETAILS Dr. Rana el Kaliouby: http://www.ranaelkaliouby.com


Managing Partner, Blue Tulip Ventures: http://www.bluetulip.vc


Host, Pioneers of AI Podcast: https://www.pioneersof.ai/


Author of Girl Decoded


Dr. Rana el Kaliouby is an Egyptian-American AI scientist,
entrepreneur and investor. She is co-founder and Managing Partner
of Blue Tulip Ventures, where she invests in startups building
Human-Centric AI, and host of the Pioneers of AI podcast. Prior
to that, Rana founded her company Affectiva out of MIT, where she
pioneered the field of Emotion AI, and successfully exited the
company in 2021. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of
Cambridge and a Post Doctorate from MIT.


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