This article has been co-written along with Eric Naiburg (eric.naiburg@scrum.org)
AI isn’t just another tech trend—it’s changing the way we live, work, and even how we survive. Unlike traditional software, AI has a kind of intelligence, a cognitive ability that allows it to learn, adapt, and think like humans. And this is only possible because of the technology revolution we’re living through today—where machines are more powerful, storage costs have dropped, and data is being captured every second.
But here’s the thing—when you read about AI in articles or hear about it in conferences, it can feel abstract. You might even wonder, "So what? How does this affect me?"
Well, let me tell you a story.
A Life-Saving AI Moment
Before AI, healthcare was a different world. You only went to the doctor when something felt off. If your heart was at risk, you wouldn’t know until it was too late. There were no smartwatches monitoring you 24/7, no AI detecting silent warning signs.
Fast forward to today. Machines can now analyze millions of health records, spot anomalies, and issue early warnings—all within seconds. And I saw this power firsthand through my colleague Eric.
One evening, Eric was enjoying dinner with his family when his Apple Watch suddenly sent him an alert—it had detected an irregular heartbeat. At first, he could have ignored it. After all, he felt fine. But something told him to listen. He went to the emergency room—and that decision may have saved his life.
The AI inside his watch had caught something before he even felt a single symptom.
AI Is Not Replacing Doctors—It’s Giving Them Superpowers
This is what AI is doing today. It’s not here to replace doctors—it’s here to enhance their abilities. By analyzing vast amounts of data and learning from millions of cases, AI can predict risks before they become life-threatening.
What all of us have to do is to make sure we are using AI in a way that is for the benefit of humanity, not to the detriment of humanity
-Tim Cook
Think about it:
🩺 Before AI → We relied on checkups, symptoms, and gut feelings.
⚡ Now → AI is scanning data in real time, spotting warning signs before we even feel them.
What Can You Do?
🚀 If you have an AI-powered health device, turn on those alerts and take them seriously.
🩺 Pay attention to AI-driven health recommendations—they’re backed by massive amounts of real-world data.
⏳ Most importantly, don’t wait for symptoms to show up. AI is here to warn us early—let’s use it to our advantage.
Your Turn: How Has AI Helped You?
Have you or someone you know had an experience where AI made a real difference? Maybe it helped detect a health issue early, guided a diagnosis, or even assisted a doctor in making a critical decision.
💬 Share your thoughts in the comments! Let’s discuss how AI is shaping the future of healthcare and what we can all learn from it.
The future of healthcare isn’t coming—it’s already here. And if we embrace it, it just might save your life too.