Jeff Stringer, along with his team at the UNC School of Medicine, has developed a low-cost, AI-assisted ultrasound device capable of diagnosing gestational age, detecting twins, estimating fetal weight, and identifying breech presentation from devices like phones, laptops, or iPads. Stringer emphasized that concerns about bias do not affect his work, as the AI tools are trained on specific, accurate data sets. However, he acknowledged the need to avoid male bias in AI models due to the historical gender research gap.
UNC Health ensures human oversight when using AI tools and has a diverse governance group to review the ethical and safety aspects of AI capabilities. While calls for legislative oversight of AI tools in healthcare have increased, North Carolina lags in regulating their use. Stringer advocates for legislation that provides clear guidance for safe AI use in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of responsible regulation.
Silcox highlighted the necessity of leveraging AI in healthcare given the aging population and stressed the importance of implementing AI correctly to realize significant benefits. As the healthcare industry increasingly relies on AI, ensuring ethical and safe use remains a top priority for UNC Health and researchers like Stringer.
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