COMMENT: AI’s power in advancing longevity for the many, not the few – Health Tech World

But when did we accept this truth?

This cycle needs to be broken to ensure high-quality healthcare, which allows people to live as long as possible, is a basic right and not a luxury.

By normalising the expectation that everyone in society receives the same care, this then becomes a given and we begin to close this currently widening gap.

AI’s role in making longevity accessible

The expense that comes with accessing longevity advice and treatment, such as a full body analysis that is likely to set you back £300 or more, is simply not within reach for the majority of people looking to prioritise their lifespan in the current climate.

Similarly, longevity supplements are costly as well, cementing the power of socioeconomic status when it comes to accessing longevity advice and treatment.

You only have to note how the super-rich are biohacking their way to immortality to understand how this phenomenon is only available to the minority.

When it comes to flipping the script to ensure accessible longevity advice for all, the implementation of AI could make it considerably more cost-effective for the average person – democratizing access to resources and treatment plans.

However, we should never consider this the whole solution – the longevity gap is a by-product of much wider socioeconomic issues that governments across the globe need to work to solve.

AI’s power, alongside other technologies, only remains a small part of a much larger healthcare puzzle.

AI algorithms can analyse personal health data, including genetics, biomarkers, lifestyle habits, and medical history, to provide tailored longevity advice.

By AI providing such personal and actionable insight, people can avoid paying extortionate consultation fees when trying to understand the steps they can take to make better longevity decisions.

By utilising AI software and applications, modern society can empower itself to receive better lifespan advice.

AI’s decentralised nature enables all sections of society to access medical advice, particularly those in remote or underserved areas.

In another vein, through wearable devices that feed data into AI systems, the general public can track vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and even glucose levels cost-effectively and consistently.

Such important data is essential when understanding the actionable steps each individual should be taking to advance their longevity, providing insight into areas of concern, and highlighting the need for medical support when necessary.

Through analysing the metrics mentioned above, AI algorithms can detect early signs of health issues such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or even sleep disorders – providing essential data on the long-term actions society should be taking to advance longevity.

It is worth noting that such AI applications and devices should not be used in isolation or to replace official medical advice, instead, AI can be utilised as a tool to democratize longevity insights – dismantling its current ‘exclusivity’ for the rich and famous.

A new era in longevity care

Conversations around longevity can no longer be reserved for the privileged few.

Health should not be a commodity dictated by wealth, nor should access to life-extending innovations be a luxury only available to those who can afford it.

AI has the power to challenge this, offering scalable, affordable, and personalised health insights to people from all walks of life.

By employing AI-driven solutions, we can take a significant step toward eliminating the longevity gap, ensuring that advancements in medical science benefit the many, not just the elite.

The route we take heading forward is clear, systems must be employed that are equalizers, and not dividers.

If we harness AI’s potential responsibly, we can redefine the future of lifespan — one where living a longer, healthier life is not a privilege, but a right.