(Special Edition) AI Meets Genetic Counseling: Promise, Practice, and Precaution

In this special edition of Counseling Code, we take a forward-looking deep dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and genetic counseling. As AI technologies become increasingly integrated into healthcare, what role will they play in the evolving landscape of genetic services?

We explore how AI can support clinical decision-making, assist with variant interpretation, automate pedigree analysis, and enhance patient communication. We also examine its potential to improve access and equity—particularly for culturally and linguistically diverse populations—and its applications in training the next generation of counselors through simulations and decision-support tools.

At the same time, we critically assess the limitations of AI in interpreting complex or uncertain data and consider the ethical, legal, and social implications of integrating machine intelligence into such a human-centered profession. What does the future look like—and how do we ensure it serves patients, not just progress?

This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about how innovation, care, and caution must coexist as AI reshapes the field of genetic counseling.