There continues to be rapid development and take up of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for healthcare delivery in
diverse areas such as wellness, detection of disease, diagnosis and
treatment, which is creating further transformational opportunities
for advancements in private and public health. This article
outlines some of the key considerations in the development of AI in
the healthcare sector.
Myth or Reality?
AI is part of what is now termed the 'Fourth Industrial
Revolution' and is one of a number of more recent exponential
technologies such as biotechnology, blockchain and 4D printing. It
is not a new science but has been with us for decades and is
developing rapidly, not least because of the increasing power of
computers which has provided capacity for growth. This growth of
computational power over a short period has been at the core of the
AI profile and take up.
