Experts Discuss the Role of AI in Healthcare and Its Potential Benefits and Risks

Apr 28, 2026

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At a recent event in Singapore, experts highlighted the growing use of AI in healthcare, suggesting it could assist consumers in understanding their health better. While AI tools show promise in areas like drug discovery and providing health advice, some caution against potential risks and emphasize the need for human oversight.

AI is increasingly being used in healthcare for tasks such as note-taking, appointment scheduling, and medical image analysis.
Alex Zhavoronkov, CEO of Insilico Medicine, advocates for greater consumer use of AI to answer basic health questions, suggesting it can save time for both patients and doctors.
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health to allow users to connect their medical records to an AI chatbot, while Amazon introduced HealthAI for its One Medical members to provide personalized health advice.
Shreehas Tambe, CEO of Biocon, expressed cautious optimism about AI in healthcare, warning of a learning curve that could lead to errors if users are not well-versed in the technology.
AI is reportedly reducing drug research time from over four years to 18 months, with Eli Lilly signing a $2.75 billion deal with Insilico Medicine for AI-developed drugs.
Experts stress the importance of human validation in AI models for drug discovery to ensure scientific accuracy and reliability.

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Experts Discuss the Role of AI in Healthcare and Its Potential Benefits and Risks

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