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Ageism in artificial intelligence for health

Policy Brief

9 February 2022

Overview

The WHO policy brief Ageism in Artificial Intelligence for Health examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and public health for older people, including the conditions in which AI can exacerbate or introduce new forms of ageism. The brief presents legal, non-legal and technical measures that can be used to minimize the risk of ageism in AI and maximize AI’s benefits for older people as these technologies become more commonly used across the world.

Decade Action Areas

Age-friendly Environments

Combatting Ageism

Integrated Care

Long-term Care

Source Organization

World Health Organization, Global Campaign to Combat Ageism

Country / Region Focus

Global

Sector

UN Agency

Knowledge Characteristics

  • > Narrative Review

Other Information

#AWorld4AllAges, AI, digital inclusion, digital divide

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