such as traveling to Mars, will eliminate that safety net. There are no evacuation options, there is no capacity to receive new supplies, and there is no straightforward method to communicate with Earth.
NASA is exploring the concept of employing artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a “doctor” for these missions. This initiative encompasses a Crew Medical Officer (CMO) Digital Assistant designed to aid in decision-making, recommend assessments, and propose treatments. The crew might also utilize devices that track their physical well-being, with the CMO Digital Assistant utilizing the gathered data.
This brings up the consideration of whether this is the appropriate decision concerning the inherently risky Mars missions. NASA prioritizes human involvement in every phase, and initial trials have shown promise. Nevertheless, the integration of AI in healthcare has raised concerns, such as the potential for intrinsic biases and data security challenges, along with the absence of clear accountability for AI-driven decisions.
