Page 56 of Fake It For Glory

“I am,” I admitted. “This is incredible.”

“I’m glad you think so,” he said, his voice low and husky. “Because there’s so much more I want to show you tonight.”

As the evening unfolded, we enjoyed a sumptuous five-course meal, each dish a masterpiece of culinary artistry. The wines that accompanied our meal were unimaginably expensive, a testament to the extravagance of the evening.

“Tell me about your goals for Lox,” I said. “What are you really hoping to achieve?”

“It’s just like I said,” he said, shrugging. “I want to start with the basic stuff.”

“Assisting people in their daily lives,” I said, nodding.

“Yes. I plan on expanding the AI program into various domains, including healthcare, roads, travel, and more.”

“How is Lox going to work in the healthcare industry?” I asked.

“It’s still in the pre-development phase, but my ultimate goal is to create an AI program that can anticipate medical needs but also build innovative solutions.”

I shook my head. “I think it goes right over my head. I don’t get it.”

“My program will have the ability to analyze medical data more efficiently than humans,” he explained. “Not that it can replace human doctors, but it can put together data quicker than a human can. It will read all the test results, medical histories, and symptoms and provide a diagnosis in seconds. It will also recommend treatments and medications based on the patient’s medical history.”

“That sounds incredible,” I said, my mind reeling at the possibilities. “But what about privacy concerns?”

Jensen shrugged it off. “We have a team of the best security experts working on that. We don’t take privacy lightly. I have the best people working for me. If we can develop this AI, we can create an impenetrable defense system.”

“I believe you,” I said. “I watch a lot of medical dramas. I know a lot of the big excitement is trying to figure out the mystery illness.”

He smiled, his eyes flashing. “Not with my AI. Imagine how much more efficient the healthcare system would be. We could save hours of wait times. Cut down on painful days and weeks waiting for results. We could cut the costs associated with unnecessary tests and repeat visits to try and find out what the problem is.”

“I guess that would cut down on costs,” I said.

“Which would lower insurance premiums.”

“And that’s how you help the little people,” I said, smiling.

“It’s part of it. It’s a small step, but it’s a step.”

I nodded, impressed by the thought that had gone into the project. “What about the other domains?”

“Roads, for example,” he said. “We plan on using Lox to analyze traffic patterns and develop more efficient routes for drivers. It will also be able to predict accidents and warn drivers ahead of time to avoid them. This will not only save time but also reduce the number of accidents on the road.”

“That’s amazing,” I said, my mind already imagining how much easier my commute would be with Lox at work. “And what about energy?”

Jensen’s eyes lit up. “Energy is where Lox really shines. We plan on using it to analyze energy usage patterns and develop more efficient ways of generating and distributing energy. With Lox, we can reduce energy waste and increase the efficiency of energy production, leading to a cleaner and more sustainable future.”

It all sounded very futuristic. I liked the idea of sitting back and letting AI take over, but there was a weird, icky feeling I got when I thought about it too much.

“What if it made a mistake, one with potentially dire consequences?” I asked him. “What if it gave a wrong diagnosis? Or misread a highway plan or something? A doctor has to rely on what he sees. A tone of voice or the nonverbal clues. Things an AI wouldn’t be able to pick up on. It’s the human element. I’m worried AI might replace the human part of things.”

He shook his head. “The integration of Lox in healthcare isn’t the removal of the human element but the creation of a partnership. I think that medical professionals could work alongside Lox, learning how to leverage its capabilities to their advantage rather than fearing its presence. We’ve been tossing around some ideas that will allow the doctor to input observations—the human element.”

My frown deepened. “I don’t know. I think I understand the concern people have. A little fear could be healthy when dealing with something so new, particularly when it’ll have access to vast amounts of information. I worry about the mistakes. Imagine if Lox tells someone they have an incurable brain tumor? They go out and blow all their money and maybe make horrible decisions only to find out there was a mistake.”

Jensen flashed a confident smile. “That’s the point. It won’t make a mistake. It can’t. It’s not human.”

His unwavering belief in Lox’s capabilities and his vision for its role in healthcare left me both concerned and intrigued.

“I trust your intentions,” I said. “But I have concerns.”

“Do you know how many mistakes are made every single day in the medical world? How many diagnoses are missed and people die? How many people are treated for one illness when the symptoms are caused by something else? I get that people are scared of the unknown, but I don’t plan on becoming an evil mastermind. I promise my goal is to help.”

I nodded slowly, considering his words. He had a point. The medical field was far from perfect, and if an AI could improve patient outcomes, then it was worth exploring. But still, I couldn’t shake the feeling of unease.

As if sensing my hesitation, Jensen leaned forward. “Look, I know this is a lot to take in. But trust me, Lox has undergone rigorous testing and has been proven to be highly accurate. And of course, it’s not going to replace doctors entirely. It’s just another tool in their toolkit.”

I nodded again, still uncertain. But as we continued to talk, I found myself slowly coming around to Jensen’s way of thinking. Perhaps Lox could be a valuable addition to the healthcare industry.

“I cannot imagine what your brain must look like.”

He laughed and took a drink of wine. “Trust me, it probably looks like a spider web inside another spider web. My mind is a hot mess.”

“I think it’s sexy.”