A new report published by the Ada Lovelace Institute and the Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) have stressed the potential risks associated with the widespread implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) powered genomic health prediction (AIGHP) in the NHS. AIGHP, which uses AI techniques to make predictions about individuals' future health and drug responses based on genomic and other data, has raised concerns about privacy and discrimination, not to mention scientific uncertainty concerning its effectiveness.
The report highlights the need for better data protection guidance and a new model of consent for patients sharing their genomic data while urging policymakers to approach the implementation of AIGHP with caution. The researchers warn against a blanket rollout of AIGHP within the NHS and instead advocate for a targeted approach where there is a clearly defined need.
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