Convenience without judgement: AI health advice and the systems it enters
AI is shifting how health judgement is exercised, not just expanding access. Vishnu Narayan asks whether people can actually interpret and act on what it tells them.
UN global AI governance dialogue: submission deadline imminent as Geneva summit approaches
Governments, businesses, academics, and civil society organisations have until 30 April to submit their views on AI governance, as the UN closes its global consultation.
AITRICS signs Vietnam AI cooperation agreement as Southeast Asia expansion continues
Under the terms of the MOU, AITRICS and the Hung Yen provincial health authority will collaborate to expand the use of AI in Vietnam's medical sector and improve regional healthcare…
Ping An Good Doctor AI Doctor users top 5.6 million as platform expands
Ping An's digital health arm reported 95% diagnostic accuracy and an 89% rise in corporate health clients, according to its Q1 2026 results.
Saudi Arabia’s AI governance consultation enters final days
The draft policy applies to government bodies, private companies, non-profit organisations, and individuals involved in developing, deploying, or publishing AI applications within KSA.
Indonesia pushes for ethics-first approach to AI development
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria pointed to an "ethics by design" framework as the government's preferred model, one that integrates ethical safeguards at the design stage…
Converging principles, diverging systems: the real challenge of global AI governance
AI governance success may hinge less on how many frameworks exist and more on how effectively they interoperate in real-world practice, writes Vishnu Narayan.
Abu Dhabi genomics study identifies 100 genetic causes of inherited vision loss in Emirati population
A study issued by M42 in partnership with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi demonstrates how genomics enables prevention of vision loss and advances early detection of inherited eye…
Chinese scientific societies call for open global AI governance framework
The initiative argues that increasing human wellbeing should be the guiding principle for AI research, with security as a baseline requirement. It also stresses that all countries should participate equally…