Australian Government Seeks Public Input on the Safe Use of AI in Healthcare: Consultation Open Until October 14, 2024

The Australian Government is conducting a public consultation on the safe and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Key details include:

• Purpose: To address safety concerns and gather feedback on potential regulatory changes.
• Consultation Period: Open until 14-Oct-2024.
• Considerations:
  Potential biases and automation bias, particularly in rural, regional, or remote areas.
  The necessity of human oversight in AI decision-making.
  Transparency issues and data management practices.
• Context: Most AI is produced overseas, raising concerns about biases and data storage abroad.
• Exclusion: The consultation paper does not cover the regulation of therapeutic goods, including Software as a Medical Device.

Source:https://consultations.health.gov.au/medicare-benefits-and-digital-health-division/safe-and-responsible-artificial-intelligence-in-he/supporting_documents/Consultation%20on%20Safe%20and%20Responsible%20AI%20in%20Health%20Care.pdf

Region: Australia