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Four Ethical Priorities for Neurotechnologies and AI
Artificial intelligence and brain-computer interfaces could revolutionize the treatment of paralysis, schizophrenia, and more. But these neurotechnologies must respect and preserve people’s privacy, identity, agency, and equality, states an article...Hastings Center News
Should We Pursue Genetic Cognitive Enhancement?
That was one of the many questions explored at a public event at the New York Academy of Sciences on May 21, cosponsored by The Hastings Center, the Aspen Brain...Hastings Center News
Control and Responsible Innovation of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence and robotics are beginning to transform nearly every sector and facet of modern life. While the benefits and expected benefits could be vast, there are also concerns about...Read “Control and Responsible Innovation of Artificial Intelligence”
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Policy Recommendations: Control and Responsible Innovation of Artificial Intelligence
A major international project at The Hastings Center released policy recommendations for the development of artificial intelligence and robotics to help reap the benefits and productivity gains and minimize the...Read “Policy Recommendations: Control and Responsible Innovation of Artificial Intelligence”
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Should Pandora’s Brain Be Regulated?
The creation of humanlike intelligence in a nonbiological being would be the greatest achievement in human history. Many experts believe this will happen within decades. What role should, or could, regulatory bodies play?Hastings Center News
Hastings President Addresses the Question: Is Ethical AI an Oxymoron?
As artificial intelligence transforms health care, what should be done to assure that it brings about improvements and greater equity? To address those questions, Hastings Center President Mildred Solomon joined a panel at the Aspen Ideas: Health Festival called “Ethical Artificial Intelligence: Oxymoron or Possibility?”Read “Hastings President Addresses the Question: Is Ethical AI an Oxymoron?”
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Expert in Artificial Intelligence Named Hastings Center Senior Advisor
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Can AI Reduce Inequity and Improve Empathy in Medicine? A Conversation Between Eric Topol and Mildred Solomon
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Science in the Biden White House: Eric Lander, Alondra Nelson, and the Legacy of Lewis Thomas
Science has replaced populism in the White House. For the first time, the president's science advisor will be elevated to cabinet rank. There are other good omens, as well.Read “Science in the Biden White House: Eric Lander, Alondra Nelson, and the Legacy of Lewis Thomas”
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Regulation of Software as a Medical Device: Opportunity for Bioethics
In January, right before President Biden took office, the Food and Drug Administration proposed permanently exempting “software as a medical device” from regulatory review. The agency waived the approval process last year to streamline regulatory oversight during the Covid emergency. But the growing use of artificial intelligence programs and digital devices in health care raises safety and ethical concerns that require more attention. The Biden administration put the proposal on hold for now. Meanwhile, bioethicists should weigh in as the FDA reviews its action plan.Read “Regulation of Software as a Medical Device: Opportunity for Bioethics”
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Considering the Potential and Pitfalls of “Dr. GPT-3” in a Clinic Near You
Artificial intelligence natural language computer applications are becoming increasingly sophisticated, raising the possibility that they could assume a greater role in health care, including interacting with patients. But before these...Read “Considering the Potential and Pitfalls of “Dr. GPT-3” in a Clinic Near You”
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Hiland Honored for Chatbot Warning
Chatbots powered by artificial intelligence, smartphone applications, and other “telemental” services are promoted as innovative solutions to skyrocketing rates of depression, anxiety, and mental distress. But they pose an array of harms, writes Emma Bedor Hiland in “How Smart Tech Tried to Solve the Mental Health Crisis and Only Made It Worse,” the winner of the 2022 David Roscoe Award for an Early-Career Essay on Science, Ethics, and Society.Bioethics Forum Essay
ChatGPT in the Clinic? Medical AI Needs Ethicists
There's a lot of excitement about the possibilities of sophisticated, conversational AI in medicine, but we are already seeing problematic examples of its use. The insight of ethicists is sorely needed.Bioethics Forum Essay
My Friend ChatGPT: Fun to Talk With, Not Yet to Be Trusted
How long does it take to trust someone? Think twice before getting too close to your chatty friend ChatGPT.Read “My Friend ChatGPT: Fun to Talk With, Not Yet to Be Trusted”
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AI Meets Bioethics Literature: How Did It Do?
How accurately could AI translate complex medical information for lay persons? How well could it identify and distill the ethical dilemmas posed by research findings? What safeguards could be used to prevent the use of AI for misinformation and disinformation? We performed a small nonscientific experiment.Bioethics Forum Essay
ChatGPT Just Makes Stuff Up: A Conversation on a Controversial Topic
I am currently writing up the results of a retrospective chart review of patients’ consent or refusal for medical students to perform pelvic exams on them when they’re under anesthesia and sedated. I asked ChatGPT to summarize the ethical issues and tell me what sources it used to generate its response.Read “ChatGPT Just Makes Stuff Up: A Conversation on a Controversial Topic”
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For Ethical Use of AI in Medicine, Don’t Overlook Maintenance and Repair
AI systems are susceptible to bias; maintenance and repair are essential to detecting and eliminating it.Read “For Ethical Use of AI in Medicine, Don’t Overlook Maintenance and Repair”
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Ravitsky Appointed to AI Initiative
The National Academy of Medicine has appointed Hastings Center president-designate Vardit Ravitsky to a new initiative aiming to ensure the safe, ethical, reliable, and equitable use of artificial intelligence in...Page
Hastings Center Partners on AI Project Led by National Academies
June 21, 2023 – The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) is partnering with a group of leading health, bioethics, equity, tech, patient advocacy, and research organizations, including The Hastings Center, to develop...Read “Hastings Center Partners on AI Project Led by National Academies”
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Journal Editors Issue Guidance on the Use of AI in Scholarly Publishing
Editors at seven scholarly journals published recommendations on the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence tools by authors, reviewers, and editors. The recommendations ban regarding generative AI as an author – but allow its use to generate text and illustrations. Gregory E. Kaebnick, editor of the Hastings Center Report, is lead author of the recommendations.Read “Journal Editors Issue Guidance on the Use of AI in Scholarly Publishing”
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Inside the Lake Nona Impact Forum: Q&A with Vardit Ravitsky
Two week ago, Hastings Center President Vardit Ravitsky spoke at the 12th annual Lake Nona Impact Forum, a three-day event that aspires to build “the Wellbeing Ecosystem of the Future,...Read “Inside the Lake Nona Impact Forum: Q&A with Vardit Ravitsky”
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AI Code of Conduct Draft is Released; Submit Your Comments
A draft code of conduct for artificial intelligence in health, health care, and biomedical was released on April 8 by the National Academy of Medicine’s AI Code of Conduct initiative;...Read “AI Code of Conduct Draft is Released; Submit Your Comments”