DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN HEALTH CARE via ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

Abstract

Artificial intelligence is rapidly being applied to a variety of fields, including medicine, and is being considered as a method that could supplement or replace human professionals in primary care. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a vital element of our health care system, which play crucial role in medical functions, such as diagnosis and clinical treatment.  AI can find new insights into diseases, increase efficiency and accelerate the discovery of novel drugs. But with misuse and mistreatment, intentional or otherwise, it can also harm people’s rights. International human rights law necessitates those individuals be treated without any discrimination and also provides a universally accepted agenda for considering, evaluating, and ultimately rectifying the impacts of artificial intelligence on individuals and society. AI, on the other hand, poses a number of problems and ethical issues. There are certain human right risks posed by AI in the area of health care. Several legal issues also arise, as no specific laws have been enacted to deal with AI and the advanced technology in relation thereto. However, the regulatory framework has not been updated to keep well-informed with developments in AI in the field of human right to health care. Though many developing countries especially, in India is having the right talent and technological resource, does not have specific regulations which govern AI in this field.  In India, AI is still in its early stages, and there is no regulatory body dedicated solely to AI. AI technology has aided in the fight against COVID-19. There are numerous obstacles in the way of India's adoption of AI-driven healthcare. This paper discusses some of the most important benefits and drawbacks of AI in healthcare. The main object of this article is to explore the impact of artificial intelligence technologies in human right to health care. The paper examines the current legal regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics in the field of health care across some countries including India. This article concluded by making recommendations to the government, including encouraging public-private partnerships in the field of AI and health, as well as enacting and effectively enforcing AI and health-related laws and regulations.