CQC outlines regulatory approach to artificial intelligence in health and social care
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Summary
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), England's independent regulator of health and social care, outlines its role, expectations, and plans regarding the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health and social care settings. The article discusses both the enormous opportunities AI presents (more effective and efficient services) and the associated risks. It explains how CQC's regulatory work ensures AI contributes to safe, equitable, and person-centred care, and references high-level principles for the good use of AI in this sector.
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AI presents enormous opportunities, though not without risks.
We have outlined some of the benefits and risks of AI and set out how CQC's regulatory work has a role in ensuring AI contributes to safe, equitable and person-centred care.
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