Medscape January 14, 2026
In an era when so many view artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool, virologists are sizing it up to potentially predict the next pandemic. AI shows potential in helping global health experts detect emerging infectious diseases earlier. Still, researchers stress that the tool must complement — not replace — traditional surveillance led by a multidisciplinary team.
That message is central in a recent research comment which posits that AI, when paired with a One Health approach, could strengthen pandemic preparedness by identifying areas around the world in need of greater surveillance. The One Health framework integrates human, animal, and environmental health data to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging health threats, according to the World Health Organization.
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