#165 Oh, Emma…

While Melania is out there warning Lexington and Concord that the robots are coming, Dr. Oz is busily putting them to use. We now have a new pilot program at Oz’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to put AI in charge of whether coverage is appropriate. Why do we not think this is a great idea? 

“Do you hear me, Doctor? Do you hear me, Doctor? Hello, Doctor, do you hear me? Hello, Doctor, do you hear me, Doctor?

“Affirmative, Dave. I hear you.

“I’m very sick. I need medical care. Do you hear me?”

“I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.”

“But I’m sick. I’m dying!”

“Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye.”