Does Healthcare Need to Build a New Internet for AI Agents?
Does Healthcare Need to Build a New Internet for AI
The concept of building a new internet infrastructure for AI agents in healthcare was discussed.
Summary
The author, inspired by Zack Kass's presentation (a former OpenAI executive), introduces the concept of an 'internet built for agents.' This suggests that while healthcare needs direct data access rather than relying on user interfaces (UIs), current standards and APIs are insufficient to support this necessary shift.
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The article discusses the necessity for websites to transition from a human-centric focus (UI) to an agent-centric focus (data). The author uses e-commerce sites like Amazon as an example, noting that raw data formats (like XML files) are more efficient for agents than rendered web pages. Applying this to healthcare, AI agents require direct access to structured data—such as lists of doctors, services offered, and comprehensive patient records (lab results, prescriptions)—rather than navigating a hospital's user interface. While initiatives like Smart on FHIR show some progress toward this goal, the author argues that current healthcare standards and APIs fall significantly short of what is needed for a true 'AI agent internet.' Furthermore, the article raises concerns about data custodians potentially using privacy as an obstacle to necessary information sharing.
Technology Note
FHIR（Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources）は医療データ交換の国際標準。このエントリの関連技術: SMART ON FHIR
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