WHO/Europe launches Technical Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence for Health

WHO/Europe has formed the Technical Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence for Health (TAG-AI) to guide the ethical, responsible and equitable use of AI in health across the WHO European Region. The group will serve as an advisory body to the WHO Regional Director for Europe for an initial period of 2 years under the second European Programme of Work 2026–2030.Purpose and mandate“The selection for this group was competitive. From a pool of 330 applicants, we picked 10, based on expertise, geographical balance and gender diversity,” said Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, while welcoming the group at the official launch event in Porto, Portugal on 24 September. “Some of you are long-time WHO partners, others are joining for the first time. Together, you form a strong, powerful team.”TAG-AI’s core functions will include providing expert advice to WHO/Europe on integrating ethical principles, governance, regulation and oversight into AI strategies. The group will support the development of capacity-building, research and policy recommendations in emerging areas of AI, such as machine learning and natural language processing. In addition, it will advise on the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of AI in health settings to ensure safety, effectiveness, equity, human rights, transparency and accountability. Finally, TAG-AI will work to raise awareness, facilitate advocacy and help shape governance models that promote the benefits of AI in health,...