Several weeks ago, we wrote about the impact of AI on longevity. The main focus was AI’s ability to quickly analyze masses of data, which could result in developing new therapies and getting them to the market faster.
Now we’re seeing more stories every day. Even thought there’s still a lot of controversy about AI (above all, is it safe? will it take over?), it’s been operating quietly and effectively on the longevity front, and clearly it’s going to be a topic we’ll be covering much more frequently from now on, and we strongly recommend that all SuperAgers keep an active eye on it.
This article gives a good summary of the current impact of AI on longevity. Key features:
- The ability to “process vast amounts of data quickly and efficiently,” which will enable researchers to “make sense of the aging process in ways previously unimaginable.”
- The ability to develop “personalized medicine tailored to each individual’s unique aging journey.” AI’s machine=learning algorithms “analyze an individual’s genetic makeup, lifestyle choices and health history to predict how they may age and what health issues they may face.” Result: precisely targeted preventive measures and treatments.
- Accelerated drug discovery and development. “AI algorithms can sift through vast chemical libraries to identify potential anti-aging compounds, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with bringing drugs to the market.”
- Increasingly accurate predictions of healthspan (how long you’ll live in good health), empowering you to make more informed decisions about your health and well-being.
There are issues, of course, such as privacy and possible bias in the algorithms. There are also likely to be cost issues: who gets access to the information and the analysis, and will there be an affordability divide? But on balance, it seems clear that AI is not only here to stay as a powerful force in driving longevity, it’s actually just getting started.
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