Dive deeper into the aspects covered in this lesson with these readings that expand on the topics discussed. Each reading includes reflective questions to help you focus on key learning points and strengthen your understanding.

Reading: The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (2024): Implications for healthcare.
By Hannah van Kolfschooten, Janneke van Oirschot.

After exploring the AI Act in the previous module and listening to the experts' talk, let's now take an even closer look at its implications for healthcare. This paper examines how the Act sets new legal and ethical standards, outlining the risks and responsibilities for healthcare professionals, developers, and policymakers. It also addresses some of the key questions we are discussing in this module: How will AI regulations impact innovation? What safeguards will protect patients from biased or unreliable AI systems? By analyzing these challenges, the paper offers a thought-provoking perspective on the future of AI in medicine, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, law, and healthcare.

Reading time: ~30 min

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Reflective questions

  • Why is the concept of risk highly relevant in the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) approach?
  • How many categories of risks does the AI Act use to classify AI systems?
  • Why can the horizontal approach of the AI Act be limited?

Source: Hannah van Kolfschooten, Janneke van Oirschot, The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (2024): Implications for healthcare, Health Policy, Volume 149, 2024, 105152, ISSN 0168-8510.  Link