Critical discourse analysis of medtech

Abstract

1 online resource (163 pages) : colour illustrations, charts, graphsIncludes abstract and appendices.Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-159).In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become pervasive across the globe, with companies and other AI proponents suggesting these systems as solutions to diverse societal issues. This is particularly true within medicine, one of the fastest growing domains for the development of AI-based solutions to social concerns. Despite the purported benefits of these technologies, a growing body of research recommends caution be taken in implementing AI solutions. This thesis uses an interdisciplinary approach involving medical critical appraisal and feminist critical discourse analysis to build upon the growing body of works that contribute to AI criticism. The AI system GI Genius is used as a case study to examine the implications of further investment in AI by the Canadian healthcare system, to explore the discourses within clinical research surrounding the use of AI, and to offer insight into the ways that healthcare professionals are influenced by these discourses