News of artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. We seem to be on the cusp of a revolution in how the latest AI models will change our lives – and health and care could be at the centre of those changes.

AI will transform medicine, AI will allow doctorless screening and personalised prevention, AI will boost productivity, AI will make thousands of jobs redundant – so go all the claims.
 
But is this hype or real hope? How will AI transform health and care services and the experiences of staff and patients? What’s been the progress so far? And how best to move forward safely? And with growing demand, staff shortages and a public spending squeeze, could AI be a key answer to sustaining the NHS itself?

To discuss, our chief executive Dr Jennifer Dixon is joined by:

European Parliamentary Research Services (2022) AI in healthcare: applications, risks and ethical and societal impacts
Health Education England (2022) AI Roadmap: methodology and findings report
Health Education England (2019) The Topol Review: Preparing the healthcare workforce to deliver the digital future
The Health Foundation (2021) Switched on: how do we get the best out of automation and AI in health care?
HM Government (2021) National AI Strategy
HM Government (2018) Artificial intelligence sector deal
HM Government (2017) Industrial Strategy: Building a Britain fit for the future