Artificial Intelligence in Radiology—Ethical Considerations

TLDR

Artificial intelligence is set to transform radiology, offering patient benefits while also posing ethical risks that must be addressed. This paper outlines known ethical challenges of AI in radiology and proposes safeguards against misuse.

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to change much about the way we practice radiology in the near future. The power of AI tools has the potential to offer substantial benefit to patients. Conversely, there are dangers inherent in the deployment of AI in radiology, if this is done without regard to possible ethical risks. Some ethical issues are obvious; others are less easily discerned, and less easily avoided. This paper explains some of the ethical difficulties of which we are presently aware, and some of the measures we may take to protect against misuse of AI.