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

United Nations
Oct 19, 2023

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


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. Its new publication emphasises the importance of establishing safe and effective AI systems and fostering dialogue about using it as a positive tool, bringing together developers, regulators, manufacturers, health workers, and patients.