Untested AI-based tools could harm patients, WHO warns

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. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136707
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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.  

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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.  

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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.