2026-09-23 07:05 UTC
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@iekedemos@lemmy.zip 2026-09-23 10:28
AI researcher here: cancer research – and all other research as well – has had access to AI for decades. This includes LLM models. It is doubtful that commercial models built on copyright infringement and Reddit content will play a key role in any cancer research breakthroughs. Big AI companies keep pushing this narrative to silence critical voices. If cure for cancer is something you wish to see in the future, my advice is to support universities in any way you can (funding being an obvious method). It is the job of universities to advance science in a manner that benefits everyone. Medical companies’ job is to serve shareholders’ money only. Its sad, but its true because its written in the law.
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@404found@lemmy.zip 2026-09-23 20:54
As the article states, “cancer is not a single disease”. AI curing cancer would be like AI curing ‘viruses’. For example, Tamiflu can help cure the flu but it’s not going to cure your HIV. You can take a prep pill to prevent you from contracting HIV but it’s not going to stop you from getting the flu. Tumors react and behave differently. Two people can both have prostate cancer and very different treatment plans. There will never be a one size fits all ‘cure for cancer’. Even if that did exist, there is too much money made associated with cancer treatment. Healthcare is a business first. Patient care comes second no matter what they tell their patients and employees.