Another interesting area to consider, but also raise caution about.
As those with digital access and literacy get excited about AI and its power to improve EMR and decision making at the point of care, there is also a hidden environmental impact in the use of these technologies (https://news.mit.edu/2025/explained-generative-ai-environmental-impact-0117 ) and without doubt the impact will be most felt on the global south and already climate vulnerable communities ( https://hbr.org/2024/07/the-uneven-distribution-of-ais-environmental-imp... ).
What do members think of this, or as in social media regulation – has the horse already bolted….
Warm regards,
Gauri
Dr Gauri Divan
Director | Child Development Group
451 Bhatkar Waddo, Succor, Bardez, Goa 403501, Telephone +91 832 2904755|http//www.sangath.in
HIFA profile: Gauri Divan is a paediatrician working in the non-governmental organisation Sangath ( www.sangath.com). Her interests include child development, disability and mental health with a special focus on task sharing to non-specialists. gauridivan AT gmail.com