New Artificial Intelligence Executive Order Contains Numerous Healthcare Implications

The new Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significant implications for healthcare. While AI applications are already making waves in the healthcare sector, the order aims to guide federal agencies in the development, use, and regulation of AI. It broadly defines AI as any machine-based system that can make predictions, recommendations, or decisions, encompassing various AI technologies. The healthcare industry will be impacted by the directive to appoint Chief AI Officers to manage AI innovation and risks. Additionally, the order introduces reporting requirements for certain AI activities. The evolving landscape of AI governance, along with potential litigation challenges and congressional scrutiny, will shape the implementation of AI in healthcare and beyond. The order reflects the need for a unified approach to AI governance and policymaking in the absence of comprehensive congressional action.