Government launches national commission to fast-track AI in the NHS

The UK government has established a national commission to accelerate the safe introduction of AI across the NHS.

The panel, which brings together experts from big techs, researchers, and clinicians, will advise the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on a new regulatory framework for AI in healthcare, set to be published next year.

The commission aims to address regulatory uncertainty that has slowed the adoption of technologies such as AI assistants for doctors.

Early trials of ‘ambient voice technology’ have demonstrated the ability to reduce administrative workloads, allowing clinicians to spend more time with patients and streamline processes such as A&E triage and hospital discharges.

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