Healthcare for All? Balancing Innovation and Equity Using AI

AI is poised to reshape healthcare, promising to lower costs and expand access through remote monitoring and teleconsultations. Yet, this potential comes with a critical caveat: the risk of exacerbating existing inequalities. Biased datasets and flawed algorithms can perpetuate disparities, disproportionately impacting minority populations and the global south. How can we proactively mitigate AI's risks in healthcare, and what actionable strategies will guarantee equitable access to its benefits?