Ethics now: shaping a new ethical framework for health data

Artificial intelligence and big data have the potential to revolutionize and democratize healthcare across societies. However, their use carries significant ethical implications. We must ensure that the right frameworks are in place so that new technologies help rather than harm, human welfare, and that we avoid missing opportunities to improve living standards. When it comes to technology, we have already seen successful applications of AI and big data in healthcare, including data analytics in clinical trials, prevention of re-admissions, faster diagnosis of rare diseases, and better predictions of diseases like cancer. So there is an urgent need to make progress on data ethics as well.