Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Health

UN Entity:

WHO

SDGs:

SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being

Innovation:

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Time requirement:

Short (a few hours)

Delivery Modality:

Online
Artificial intelligence (AI) has enormous potential for improving health outcomes and helping countries achieve universal health coverage. However, for AI to have a beneficial impact on people’s health, ethical considerations and human rights must be placed at the centre of its design, development, and use. Adapted from the core contents of the Guidance on Ethics & Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health, this course introduces entry-level knowledge to policymakers, AI developers and designers, and health care providers who are involved in designing, developing, using and regulating AI systems for health.
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