When Should AI Be Used in Healthcare?
Last Updated on July 17, 2023 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Andrew Austin
Originally published on Towards AI.
The Ethical Challenges of AI with a focus on Healthcare

This is part of a 10-part series about the Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health that the World Health Organization created.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword in healthcare in recent years, promising to revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat diseases. While there is no doubt that AI has the potential to transform healthcare, its use needs to be carefully considered to ensure that it is deployed in a way that maximizes its benefits while minimizing its risks.
One of the main issues with using AI in healthcare is the appeal of technological… Read the full blog for free on Medium.
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