The INNOVATE framework to foster ethics of artificial intelligence

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Technology
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
• Medical Informatics

Background:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots, exemplified by ChatGPT, are rapidly advancing.
• The healthcare sector can significantly benefit from AI integration, improving efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Existing research highlights ethical challenges of AI in healthcare, but lacks a comprehensive resolution framework.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a detailed exploration of ethical concerns surrounding AI tools like ChatGPT in healthcare.
• To address the gap in comprehensive discussion and resolution frameworks for AI ethics in medicine.
• To introduce and apply the INNOVATE framework for promoting ethical AI deployment in healthcare.

Main Methods:

• Structured review of ethical concerns associated with AI in healthcare.
• Categorization of ethical issues into five main areas: Bias and discrimination, privacy and data security, disinformation and misinformation, autonomy and human interaction, and accountability and responsibility.
• Introduction and application of the INNOVATE framework as a resolution strategy.

Main Results:

• Identified key ethical challenges in AI healthcare implementation, including bias, privacy risks, misinformation, and impact on human interaction.
• Highlighted the critical need for a structured ethical framework to guide AI adoption.
• Demonstrated the applicability of the INNOVATE framework in addressing these ethical concerns.

Conclusions:

• Ethical considerations are paramount for the successful integration of AI tools like ChatGPT in healthcare.
• The INNOVATE framework provides a structured approach to ensure responsible and beneficial AI deployment.
• Proactive ethical governance is essential to maximize AI's positive impact on healthcare while mitigating risks.