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Six Principles For AI In Healthcare Developed By WHO The latest report of the World Health Organization, „Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health”, is one of the most comprehensive guidelines for the fair and safe use of AI and data processing. Maximizing the potential and minimizing the threats Already in the foreword, it’s highlighted how crucial responsible development of AI is. “Our future is a race between the growing power of technology and the wisdom with which we use it” – Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at WHO, quotes Stephen Hawking. When algorithms have the ability to learn based on data, thanks to which they may fulfill automated tasks without human intervention, we talk about Artifi-
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cial intelligence (AI). However, in order to fully exploit the benefits of AI, we need to face challenges posed by the adaptation of this new technology. Whether AI brings benefits to patients, healthcare workers, and healthcare systems depends on the implementation of regulations supporting the development of ethical and transparent algorithms. AI may help medical facilities improve the quality of patient care, increase the precision of diagnoses and optimize treatment plans and care stand-
ards. It may become an element of an effective pandemic surveillance system. It may support the process of making decisions on health policies or the allocation of resources. By increasing the accessibility of services thanks to automation, AI may support healthcare systems aiming at universal health coverage. Finally, it can minimize gaps in access to health services. In order to use this potential, healthcare workers and healthcare systems need to have detailed information on the context in which such systems may function safely and effectively. Healthcare professionals should have access to training to acquire digital skills. AI enables patients to take control over their own health and understand their changing health needs. To achieve that goal,
