Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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EU AI Act
- Alternative
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AI Ethics and Impact Assessment Framework for SMEs
- Dimension
- Health
- Criteria
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- Patient outcomes improvement
- Time Frame
- 15
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The comprehensive framework for SMEs could lead to improved patient outcomes through the development of ethical, safe AI solutions tailored to health applications, thereby increasing public trust and acceptance. This could result in more effective health technologies being adopted and utilized, ultimately enhancing health care delivery.
- NegativeImpact
- If the framework fails to be adopted or is too complex for SMEs to implement effectively, it could lead to inconsistent AI applications in health care that do not uphold ethical standards. Additionally, if the framework is not enforced, it may perpetuate existing disparities in health care access and quality, negatively impacting vulnerable populations.
- Description
- While the proposed alternative creates a structured approach for SMEs to adhere to ethical standards, its potential failure to effectively engage small businesses could result in a lack of advancement in patient-centered AI applications. Compared to other alternatives, such as AI Accountability Training and Environmental Education Initiatives, this framework may rank lower due to the risk of insufficient uptake and the potential for isolated ethical practices that do not scale. The absence of robust compliance measures and the risk of SMEs prioritizing profit over ethics could further impede the intended positive outcomes for patient care.