Practical, epistemic and normative implications of algorithmic bias in healthcare artificial intelligence: a qualitative study of multidisciplinary expert perspectives.

Journal: Journal of medical ethics
Published Date:

Abstract

BACKGROUND: There is a growing concern about artificial intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare that can disadvantage already under-represented and marginalised groups (eg, based on gender or race).

Authors

  • Yves Saint James Aquino
    Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values, School of Social Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.
  • Stacy M Carter
    Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values, School of Social Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.
  • Nehmat Houssami
    Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
  • Annette Braunack-Mayer
    Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values, School of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia.
  • Khin Than Win
    School of Computing and Information Technology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia.
  • Chris Degeling
    Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values, School of Social Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.
  • Lei Wang
    Department of Nursing, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
  • Wendy A Rogers
    School of Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, United States of America.