"If you torture the data long enough, it will confess to anything" said Ronald Coase. Certainly, the advent of AI has created some spectacular progress and failures. In the realm of patient care, AI tools can have a powerful impact, and there is little room for error. How do professionals in the Medical Device and Medical Software space prepare their solutions for the market?
In the latest episode of SecureTalk, Justin is joined by Dr Paul Campbell, who serves as the Head of Software and AI at the UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Dr. Campbell discusses his journey from pharmacy to becoming a prominent figure in healthcare IT and regulated software. The conversation covers the development of AI in healthcare, the global standardization of regulations, and the MHRA’s innovative initiatives, such as AI Airlock, which are driving progress in medical technology. The discussion also delves into the vital role of data representation, ethical considerations in AI, and the complexities of implementing advanced technologies in real-world medical settings.