The International Chair in Bioethics is happy to announce its E-Book publication "Ethical Challenges in the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
in Medicine: Human and non-human caring", a collaboration between professionals and esteemed members of the Chair.
The term “Artificial Intelligence” is both captivating and ambitious, marking a rapidly advancing and irreversible presence within healthcare: the realm of Digital Health.
Digital Health today encompasses various aspects ranging from Telemedicine to Cybersecurity, the use of Creative Intelligence to Digital Therapeutics, and Computational Labs where Big Data, through the application of Deep Learning, enables the creation of both clinical and managerial algorithms.
The bioethical implications of this Digital Revolution are becoming increasingly apparent, underscoring the vital importance of adopting a "remember to stay human" approach.
As it has been suggested, transitioning from algorithms to "androrithms" and incorporating the "human inside" is becoming crucial: from Algocracy to Algorethics!
It is important to note that this book unfolds a collection of contributions from experts across diverse fields, fostering an open and multidisciplinary dialogue. Furthermore, this work is designed to be a living document, consistently updated and expanded to reflect the ongoing developments in the field.
The introduction of AI solicits multiple ethical questions related, for example, to the new role and skills that physicians and healthcare professionals are called to assume, new forms of professional responsibility, training in medical schools, and finally, the dissemination and education of the population in the use of robotics and the most sophisticated technology. Moreover, a special chapter is dedicated to the “Regulatory context” with updated reports and a rich bibliography and collection of documents on what is going on in terms of global world regulation to adequate the evolution of ethical standards to the tumultuous development of AI and its massive entry into the world of healthcare.
The overarching objective of this text is to serve as a valuable guide not only for healthcare professionals but also for members of various Professional Councils, including physicians, nurses, lawyers, philosophers, psychologists, and researchers. By offering insights from various perspectives, it aims to be a comprehensive resource that navigates the ethical landscape of AI in medicine and other professions, providing practical guidance and fostering a nuanced understanding of the complex challenges to be faced.
Kind Regards,
Rui Nunes
Head of the International Chair in Bioethics
Domenico Palombo
Head of One Health, Bioethics, and Technological Research Department of ICB
