“AI won’t replace humans per se, but people who are able to effectively wield AI will definitely replace people who aren’t.”
Ever wondered how AI is being applied in the world of clinical trials where human lives are at stake?
In this episode, Patrick Leung, CTO of Faro Health and former Google Duplex Engineering Lead, reveals how AI is transforming the clinical trial process — a process that can cost up to $2 billion per drug and take over 10 years to complete. Patrick reveals how Faro Health’s AI systems generate complex clinical documentation in minutes instead of months in which hallucinations aren’t acceptable, while navigating the strict regulatory requirements of the healthcare industry.
Patrick also reflects on the evolution of AI technologies, the realities of large language models, and offers practical advice on how to thrive in the rapidly changing AI-driven era.
Key topics discussed:
- The evolution of AI from image recognition and Google Duplex to LLMs
- How Faro Health uses AI to transform clinical trial process
- The challenges of applying AI in highly regulated industries
- AI’s potential to save time and millions in clinical trials
- How to tackle AI hallucinations and ensure high-quality outputs
- Patrick’s thoughts on AGI and the future of AI beyond current capabilities
- The viability and limitations of vibe coding
- Strategies and advice for individuals to thrive in the AI era
