Preparing for the Challenge of Artificial Intelligence

Interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning in health care is accelerating and diversifying. The promise of AI in health care, though still somewhat speculative, is profound and envisions capabilities that were the stuff of science fiction just a few years ago. The challenge of AI in health care is equally profound and requires answering difficult questions and addressing thorny issues. What are the realistic promises that AI can make? How does AI intersect with other emerging health care capabilities, such as genomic medicine?