AI poses existential threat and risk to health of millions, experts warn

BMJ Global Health article calls for halt to development of self-improving artificial general intelligence' until regulation in place

AI could harm the health of millions and pose an existential threat to humanity, doctors and public health experts have said as they called for a halt to the development of artificial general intelligence until it is regulated.

Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise healthcare by improving diagnosis of diseases, finding better ways to treat patients and extending care to more people.