WHO guidance on large multi-modal models for health

Why it matters: It addresses risks created when general-purpose generative models enter high-risk health systems.

WHO released guidance on the ethics and governance of large multi-modal models used in health care, public health, scientific research and drug development. It recommends regulatory oversight, transparency, independent auditing, cybersecurity, stakeholder participation and post-deployment monitoring. WHO warns that plausible but inaccurate outputs can create serious harm in health settings.

What this means for

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It addresses risks created when general-purpose generative models enter high-risk health systems.

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Peace & Security

No Peace & Security reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It addresses risks created when general-purpose generative models enter high-risk health systems.

Development & Policy

No Development & Policy reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It addresses risks created when general-purpose generative models enter high-risk health systems.

Human Rights

No Human Rights reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It addresses risks created when general-purpose generative models enter high-risk health systems.

Data & Digital

No Data & Digital reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It addresses risks created when general-purpose generative models enter high-risk health systems.

Front Office

No Front Office reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It addresses risks created when general-purpose generative models enter high-risk health systems.

OPGA

No OPGA reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It addresses risks created when general-purpose generative models enter high-risk health systems.

Builders

No Builders reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It addresses risks created when general-purpose generative models enter high-risk health systems.

Permanent Missions

No Permanent Missions reading was written for this one: it was judged to sit outside that desk. It addresses risks created when general-purpose generative models enter high-risk health systems.

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Significance
Stardust
Track
Development & Rights
Character
AGENCY
Duty station
Geneva
Body
WHO