Summary
WHO guidance report setting out ethical principles and governance recommendations for artificial intelligence in health. The report addresses risks and benefits of AI in health, including autonomy, safety, transparency, accountability, equity, data governance, and public benefit.
Healthcare Implications
Provides a foundational international reference for governments, health systems, developers, and regulators designing or overseeing AI in healthcare. It supports policy development, institutional governance, procurement criteria, patient protection, and ethical review of AI tools used in clinical care, public health, and health-system operations.