AI ethics, regulation and use at the center of discussion at 2025 Dawn Gideon and Kevin Altomari Symposium
It’s nearly impossible to live life without interacting with artificial intelligence (AI). As with any novel technology, it has supporters and detractors as its use expands, especially as it gains popularity in fields like health care, where accuracy and privacy are top priorities. The 2025 Dawn Gideon and Kevin Altomari Symposium brought together AI experts to discuss responsible AI use, the risks health care systems face when implementing new technology, and policymakers' efforts to regulate it as it evolves. “You may be surprised at who all is involved in trying to regulate AI,” said Jolene Calla, Esq., vice president of finance and legal affairs for the Hospital and Healthcare System Association of Pennsylvania. “The World Health Organization is emphasizing a need for a framework that is responsible and consistent. They’ve set out some high-level principles but haven’t gone into the specifics.” In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration is doing much of the AI regulatio...