Google has confirmed that the next generation of artificial intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs) will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality healthcare at affordable rates across the globe.
Dr. Karen DeSalvo, Google’s Chief Health Officer, stated that artificial intelligence has the potential to transform global health in a manner akin to the discovery of penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic.
DeSalvo emphasized that if artificial intelligence is boldly and responsibly developed, it will be a formidable force in achieving health equity and improving outcomes for all.
She cited several examples of Google’s use of artificial intelligence in its products to assist individuals in their daily lives.
This includes using Google Lens to identify skin conditions or providing valuable health information about irregular heartbeats through the precise heart rate monitoring feature in Fitbit products, a company owned by Google specializing in wearable technology.
DeSalvo further revealed that Google has research teams actively employing artificial intelligence to conduct screenings for some of the world’s most severe diseases, such as breast, colon, and rectal cancer, as well as analyzing chest X-rays.
The Google executive stressed the importance of considering several factors when contemplating how artificial intelligence will transform the healthcare field.
These include collaboration with relevant stakeholders, responsible AI development, and viewing AI as a means to enhance health.
