Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly pivotal role in the global TB response. AI presents opportunities to enhance prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment while augmenting disease hotspot mapping, TB literacy, and community engagement. In some cases, AI-based technologies are already accelerating efforts to end TB in hard-to-reach populations and democratizing access to care and information. Yet the same technologies pose risks to the rights of people affected by TB. These risks stem from concerns about data privacy, algorithmic bias, safety and efficacy. The substantial costs associated with operating and maintaining emerging AI technologies for health and their reliance on robust digital infrastructure and internet connectivity also raise concerns about their accessibility in high-burden countries. It is imperative that we protect the right to health of people with TB while leveraging new technologies to strengthen the disease response…
