WHO Warns of AI Risks for Global Health Equity

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the introduction of health-care technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI) could be "dangerous" for people in lower-income countries, emphasizing the need for ethical use and guidelines to prevent the propagation of inequities and biases. The WHO's report outlines guidelines for the ethical use of large multi-modal models (LMMs) in health care, stressing the importance of not letting technology companies and wealthy countries shape the development and deployment of AI technologies. The organization also highlights the risks associated with LMMs, including potential industrial capture, and recommends measures such as mandatory post-release audits and ethics training for developers.