Artificial intelligence: rooting out bias and stereotypes

As online tools using various forms of artificial intelligence become increasingly common, calls are growing for more action to ensure that they do not create or perpetuate stereotypes and gender bias. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/10/1155446
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Artificial intelligence: rooting out bias and stereotypes

Untested AI-based tools could harm patients, WHO warns

16 May 2023

As excitement builds throughout health and information systems worldwide over the rich potential benefits of new tools generated by artificial intelligence (AI), the UN health agency on Tuesday called for action to ensure that patients are properly protected.

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The push to connect a digitally divided world and counter AI threats

The push to connect a digitally divided world and counter AI threats

16 Sep 2024

A surge in the development of powerful artificial intelligence (AI) tools is already improving lives but is also bringing fresh urgency to calls for regulation, as more and more governments wake up to the risks. Effective global regulation to ensure that AI is developed safely for the benefit of all is urgently needed.

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AI shows ‘great promise for health’ but regulation is key: WHO chief

AI shows ‘great promise for health’ but regulation is key: WHO chief

19 Oct 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued a call for better regulations over the use and potential mis-use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare industry.