Medical Xpress March 13, 2025
A new study published in JMIR Public Health and Surveillance by a team from Stanford Medicine investigates the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize citizen science and advance health equity. The study, titled “The Promise and Perils of Artificial Intelligence in Advancing Participatory Science and Health Equity in Public Health,” explores how AI technologies can empower communities to actively participate in scientific research and addresses critical ethical considerations.
This research examines the potential of AI to significantly enhance citizen science by enabling more inclusive and impactful projects, ultimately aiming to advance health equity and public health outcomes.
Several promising AI applications are discussed in the study, including:
- Conversational AI: Large language models can facilitate...