It took me over a decade to realize the keystone of care provision is the indelible relationships forged with clients. This article describes an incredulously framed scheme to represent the meticulously complex work of providers distorted as a series of (simply) binary A.I. protocols. A.I. can potentially be meagerly satisficing in specific tasks such as early detection of arrhythmia or improving access to care for simple needs. But let us keep in mind that these interactions make up maybe 10-20% of the care cycle. A human being's needs are complex - best met with constant, steadfast conversations, understanding, rapport building. A.I. on the other hand is forged by boxy, linear designed schemes. There is a difference between precision and quality. Practitioners practice with quality performed in 20-30 indicators at a time, A.I. can be precise about achieving one task, perform one task. About equity - can A.I. developers perspicuously design equitable adoption for those who need this service the most – people with significant behavioral health issues, the isolated frail elderly? A.I. researchers, investors are salivating. The 10-20% of the market represents billions of $. But let’s face it, are we more connected - do we actually know our friends better with social media, 24/7 Iphone access, 4G+? No. As with Facebook, it will take the 10 years to realize the pernicious nature of ‘A.I. healthcare’, especially obfuscated by the all mighty dollar.

My nephew is working for a company in Canada that is researching and developing new more capable artificial intelligence. Neural networks and machine learning are the all the buzz in the tech world. He is telling me that they are developing driverless technology and running them through countless simulations to "train" the AI. He expects us to go completely driverless in the next two decades. As AI becomes smarter and more capable I can't help but wonder what the future will look like when no human is employable.

My husband has early Alzheimer's, and when the time comes, I'd love to have a robot to help me care for him at home.