Insiders at the FDA are raising concerns about the use of an AI named Elsa for fast-tracking drug approvals. They warn that Elsa is "hallucinating" fabricated studies, which poses risks of dangerous drugs receiving approval. This reflects a broader trend of the US government adopting flawed AI technology. A secretary at Health and Human Services claims AI improves drug approval speed, despite the medical community facing backlash regarding its reliability. Critics highlight that the AI tech adds time burdens rather than efficiencies to the scientific process, as professionals must exercise increased vigilance in their work.
"Anything that you don't have time to double-check is unreliable. It hallucinates confidently."
"AI is supposed to save our time, but I guarantee you that I waste a lot of extra time just due to the heightened vigilance that I have to have."
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