世界卫生组织大型多模态模型伦理治理指南的解读及其对中国老年医学的启示

Interpretation of the World Health Organization's guidance on ethics and governance of large multi-modal models and its implications for geriatric medicine in China

大型多模态模型(LMMs)等生成式人工智能(AI)技术有潜力改善医疗保健,但也存在诸多风险和挑战,需要模型的开发者、监管者和使用者能够识别,并充分考虑相关风险,更需要透明的信息和政策来管理LMMs的设计、开发和使用。近期,世界卫生组织(WHO)发布了LMMs伦理治理的新指南。该指南提出了40多条建议,供政府、技术公司和医疗机构等参考,以确保适当使用LMMs,促进和保护人群的健康。该指南为改善老年人的健康管理和治疗提供了新的可能,在促进老年医学发展的同时,也带来了伦理挑战。我们需要在遵循WHO和中国的伦理要求的基础上,更好地利用AI技术应对人口老龄化带来的挑战,提高老年医疗服务水平,实现健康中国的目标。

Generative artificial intelligence(AI)technologies,such as large multi-modal models(LMMs),hold promise for enhancing healthcare,However,they also present numerous risks and challenges that necessitate thorough consideration by model developers,regulators,and users.Addressing these risks demands transparent information and policies to govern the design,development,and deployment of LMMs.The World Health Organization(WHO)recently issued new guidelines on the ethical governance of LMMs,offering over 40 recommendations for governments,technology firms,and healthcare institutions.These guidelines aim to ensure the responsible use of LMMs,safeguard public health,and open up new avenues for enhancing elderly care.While advancing geriatric medicine,the guidelines also highlight ethical dilemmas.By adhering to the ethical standards set forth by the WHO and China,we can harness AI technology more effectively to address the healthcare needs of the aging population,enhance medical services for the elderly,and work towards achieving a healthier society in China.