The Algorithm

In a cutting-edge hospital known for its advancements in medical research, Takeshi, a postdoc in data science, is given the responsibility of validating a groundbreaking AI algorithm designed to detect early-stage pancreatic cancer. The algorithm is hailed as a potential game-changer in diagnostics, with the promise of saving countless lives.

However, as Takeshi examines the data, he begins to notice troubling issues. The algorithm's accuracy varies across different groups of patients, performing well for some but failing for others. These flaws raise serious questions about its readiness and the potential risks to patients.

Caught between the pressure to meet tight deadlines and his responsibility to ensure patient safety, Takeshi faces a difficult decision. Should he raise the alarm and delay the project or stay silent and let the algorithm be deployed as is?

The Algorithm is a suspenseful and thought-provoking story about ethics, responsibility, and the challenges of using technology in healthcare.