Perceptions and attitudes of Children and Young People to Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
This work addresses the problem of engaging children and young people in AI for medicine, but it is incremental as it focuses on perceptions rather than technical or clinical advancements.
The study addressed the lack of knowledge about children and young people's perceptions of AI in medicine, finding that 21 advisory group members recommended educational workshops with practical examples to build trust and communicate opportunities effectively.
There is increasing interest in Artificial Intelligence and its application to medicine. Perceptions are less well-known, notably amongst children and young people. 21 members of a Young Persons Advisory Group for research, recommend creating an enabling environment with children and young people, through educational workshops with practical examples that use Artificial Intelligence to help, but not replace humans, address issues, build trust, and effectively communicate about potential opportunities.