When your health takes a knock from a robot

Bioethicist warns of lack of guidelines for artificial intelligence and automation in SA health care

14 January 2024 - 00:00

Artificial intelligence (AI) is arguably one of today's most important technological advancements, but a bioethicist has cautioned that there is a lack of guidelines on its use for health care in South Africa...

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