Ethics of Care in the Era of Algorithms: Giovanni Rubeis’ Ethical Blueprint for Medical AI

Abstract

Giovanni Rubeis’ Ethics of Medical AI offers a comprehensive analysis of the ethical challenges posed by integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare. The book examines algorithmic bias, depersonalization, and technological reductionism, while advocating for empathy, trust, and equity in clinical practice. Framing Medical AI within broader social and institutional contexts, Rubeis challenges the belief that technology alone can resolve systemic healthcare disparities. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of humanistic values and narrative medicine. With seven actionable lessons for stakeholders, the book provides practical guidance for ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness. Rubeis’ interdisciplinary approach makes this a vital resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and ethicists shaping the future of ethical healthcare.