Controversies, Pitfalls and Promises of AI in Health Care in South Africa -- Public Lecture Nelson Mandela University

I want to thank Andrea Hurst and Harsheila Riga for hosting me at Nelson Mandela University, South Africa to run a series of workshops, seminars and public lecture.

This post is in regard to the Public Lecture I did on The Controversies, Pitfalls and Promises of AI in Health Care and Public Health in South Africa.

HERE IS A QUICK OVERVIEW OF MY PRESENTATION

TITLE:

The Digital Transformation of Public Health, including Artificial Intelligence – Controversies, Pitfalls and Promises

 

ABSTRACT:

Everywhere we see today the promise of AI and digital infrastructures to improve the quality, engagement and efficiency of healthcare and public health. But, we also see warnings and calls for pause by various stakeholders, including some of those creating this technology. What is the reality of this promise? Should we embrace it, or should we be worried and resist it? Drawing on a series of case studies and current research, this lecture will explore some of the key controversies, pitfalls and promises of these new technologies in our healthcare and public health.

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CLICK HERE for a link to my PowerPoint.

CLICK HERE for a link to DigitalHealth Africa 2024.

CLICK HERE for a link to the work of Tshilidzi Marwala, AI expert and Rector of the United Nations University; Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations