The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the Digital Ethics Centre at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands as a WHO Collaborating Centre on AI for health governance. This recognition highlights the Centre’s leadership in responsible innovation and its long-standing contributions to ethical digital technology design.
AI has the potential to transform healthcare, but ensuring its ethical and equitable implementation requires strong governance and collaboration. The new Collaborating Centre will support WHO’s efforts by advancing research, providing expert input for policy-making, and facilitating education and knowledge-sharing through international workshops and training.
WHO leaders emphasize the importance of partnerships in navigating AI’s rapid advancements to benefit global health safely and equitably. The Responsible and Ethical AI for Healthcare Lab at Delft University will further contribute by addressing challenges in implementing WHO’s AI guidance in clinical practice. This collaboration reinforces WHO’s commitment to evidence-based AI governance, fostering trust, transparency, and responsible innovation in digital health.
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