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Ministers mull allowing private firms to make profit from NHS data in AI push

Anonymised data could help develop treatments, drugs and diagnostic tools but potential misuse worries experts

Ministers are considering allowing private companies to make profits from NHS data as part of a push to revolutionise the health service using artificial intelligence, government officials have indicated.

Keir Starmer on Monday announced a push to open up the government to AI innovation, including allowing companies to use anonymised patient data to develop new treatments, drugs and diagnostic tools.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Anonymised data could help develop treatments, drugs and diagnostic tools but potential misuse worries expertsMinisters are considering allowing private companies to make profits from NHS data as part of a push to revolutionise the health service using artificial intelligence, government officials have indicated.Keir Starmer on Monday announced a push to open up the government to AI innovation, including allowing companies to use anonymised patient data to develop new treatments, drugs and diagnostic tools. Continue reading…