FDA Unveils Elsa, Its New AI Tool, Ahead of Schedule

TL;DR
The FDA has launched its generative AI tool, Elsa, ahead of schedule to improve efficiency in scientific reviews and operations, housing it securely in GovCloud and emphasizing the importance of human oversight to mitigate AI hallucinations. The tool is already aiding in accelerating reviews and identifying inspection targets, with plans for broader use in the future.
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