No images? Click here Friday, 25 June 2021 MEDIA ADVISORY Ethics and governance of artificial intelligence for health Virtual press conference and webinar for policy makers When: press conference from 09.30 to 10.30 CEST, webinar for policy makers from 12.00 to 13.30 CEST Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds great promise for improving the delivery of healthcare and medicine worldwide, but only if ethics and human rights are put at the heart of its design, deployment, and use. On 28 June 2021, WHO will launch its first global report on AI’s role in health and six guiding principles for its design and use. The report, Ethics and governance of artificial intelligence for health, is the result of two years of consultations held by a panel of international experts appointed by WHO. The report and the press release, embargoed until 10.30 CEST on 28 June, are available upon request. If you wish to receive a copy, please write to jasarevict@who.int Virtual press conference: Monday, 28 June from 09.30 to 10.30 CEST Speakers:
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