What is responsible AI?
If we think of artificial intelligence (AI) as computer technology simulating human intelligence, then we think of responsible AI as the practice of ensuring that AI is designed and used fairly, ethically and safely.
Our Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (RUAI) program is inclusive of mechanisms and practices that ensure that AL/ML solutions are designed, developed and maintained following consistent, established standards.
Intelligently improving human experiences
We continually assess and improve our practices based on our own learnings, industry best practices and regulatory guidance. Through our AI/ML governance, we assess intended uses, the appropriate use of data, performance, fairness and bias testing results and provide ongoing clinical, legal, compliance, business and technical oversight.
The responsible use of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies is essential to the future of health care. Our responsible AI/ML processes, practices and principles are initiated prior to model development and are vital throughout the entire lifecycle of each of these tools. Mitigating potential bias in AI/ML models is a continuous improvement effort, not only because it makes the deployment of AI/ML safer and more impactful, but also because it can help to realize more equitable outcomes. The responsible use of these technologies is the responsibility of everyone in our enterprise — not just our AI/ML scientists — and should be at the forefront of execution across the industry so we can all make the health care system better for everyone.
Chief AI Officer, UnitedHealth Group
Rahul Bhotika
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Increased fairness, accuracy, and safety; reduced risk
We use AI/ML as inputs in the decision-making process and combine these with inputs from patients, providers, experts and partners, thereby helping to mitigate risks related to fairness, accuracy and safety, consistent with our guiding principles.
A review board of cross-functional expertise
Our AI/ML review board, the governance body for the RUAI Program, is comprised of senior leaders with cross-functional representation — including clinicians and clinical ethicists, business and operations leaders with analytics, technical, legal, compliance, regulatory and privacy expertise.
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