Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing - Part 2 - AI & Public Health

Public Health Insight

Machine learning, natural language processing, rule-based systems, neural networks, deep learning…these are all terms used in the artificial intelligence space. But what does it all mean?

Dr. Serina Chang knows a thing or two about this AI stuff and joins the Public Health Insight Podcast for a deep dive into the basics of AI as well as some key concepts to lay the foundational knowledge required to apply computer science in a population health context.
Guest

◼️ Serina Chang, PhD

Host

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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Capitole

1. Introduction to AI & Public Health (00:00:00)

2. Defining AI and Machine Learning (00:02:40)

3. Machine Learning Tasks: Forecasting and Classification (00:03:46)

4. Beyond Data: Rule-Based AI (00:05:16)

5. Deep Learning and Neural Networks (00:09:08)

6. Natural Language Processing and ChatGPT (00:12:52)

7. AI Applications in Public Health (00:14:51)

8. Behavioral Components in Public Health (00:19:26)

9. Conclusion and Next Episode Preview (00:21:08)