This paper describes some of the main opportunities and challenges of using AI in healthcare. It then turns to a case study of the use of AI for healthcare purposes in India, discussing key applications, challenges and risks in this context.
About the Authors
Claire Muñoz Parry is assistant director of the Centre for Universal Health at Chatham House, working on a range of projects relating to global health security, universal health coverage and healthy societies. Her research work focuses on technology for health, specifically applications of artificial intelligence. Claire holds degrees in international relations and security studies from the University of Wales, and a master’s in development administration and management from the University of Manchester.
Dr Urvashi Aneja is co-founder and director of Tandem Research, an interdisciplinary research collective based in India, that generates policy insights at the interface of technology, society, and sustainability. She leads Tandem’s Future of Work and AI and Society initiatives. Her work examines the societal impact of algorithmic decision-making systems in India. She is an associate fellow of the Asia-Pacific Programme at Chatham House.