This guide has been designed to spotlight emerging information of AI-related health technologies and guidelines.
Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government (September 2024) by
The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the economy, society and government. While the technology is moving fast, the lasting impacts of AI on the activities of government are likely to be transformational. This policy provides a framework to position the Australian Government as an exemplar under its broader safe and responsible AI agenda. This policy is a first step in the journey to position government as an exemplar in its safe and responsible use of AI, in line with the Australian community’s expectations. It sits alongside whole-of-economy measures such as mandatory guardrails and voluntary industry safety measures.
For government, the benefits of adopting AI include more efficient and accurate agency operations, better data analysis and evidence-based decisions, and improved service delivery for people and business. Many areas of the Australian Public Service (APS) already use AI to improve their work and engagement with the public.
To unlock innovative use of AI, Australia needs a modern and effective regulatory system. Internationally, governments are introducing new regulations to address AI’s distinct risks, focused on preventative, risk-based guardrails that apply across the supply chain and throughout the AI lifecycle. The Australian Government’s consultations on safe and responsible AI show our current regulatory system is not fit for purpose to respond to the distinct risks that AI poses.
The consultation also found that the public expects government to be an exemplar of safe and responsible adoption and use of AI technologies. Public trust in AI and government’s use of it is low, which acts as a handbrake on adoption. The preparedness and maturity for managing AI varies across the APS. AI technologies change at speed and scale, presenting further risks if not acted upon quickly to mitigate them. This means government has an elevated level of responsibility for its use of AI and should be held to a higher standard of ethical behaviour.
The policy aims to create a coordinated approach to government’s use of AI and has been designed to complement and strengthen – not duplicate – existing frameworks in use by the APS. In recognition of the speed and scale of change in this area, the policy is designed to evolve over time as the technology changes, leading practices develop, and the broader regulatory environment matures.
Priorities for an AI Health Care Strategy by 
Artificial Intelligence in Anesthesiology by
Considering the rapid developments in digital and information technologies, artificial intelligence has long been a hot topic in medicine. This book discusses applications of artificial intelligence in anaesthesiology, including control of anesthesia, risk prediction, ultrasound guidance, pain management, and operating room logistics. This book first defines basic concepts of AI, and give a brief overview of a few algorithms frequently used in AI and machine learning. A review of current AI and machine learning applications for the prediction of anesthesia conditions is also discussed, including those for the prediction of difficult airways before surgery, of adverse events and sedation effects during surgery, and of vomiting and pain after surgery. Even without extensive promotion and clinical application, AI is in development in anesthesiology; furthermore, it has a great deal of potential to maintain further development in the future. Lastly, ethical and safety considerations are discussed alongside AI limitations and challenges in anesthesiology.
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