npj Digital Medicine (May 2024)

Charting a new course in healthcare: early-stage AI algorithm registration to enhance trust and transparency

  • Michel E. van Genderen,
  • Davy van de Sande,
  • Lotty Hooft,
  • Andreas Alois Reis,
  • Alexander D. Cornet,
  • Jacobien H. F. Oosterhoff,
  • Björn J. P. van der Ster,
  • Joost Huiskens,
  • Reggie Townsend,
  • Jasper van Bommel,
  • Diederik Gommers,
  • Jeroen van den Hoven

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-024-01104-w
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7, no. 1
pp. 1 – 4

Abstract

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AI holds the potential to transform healthcare, promising improvements in patient care. Yet, realizing this potential is hampered by over-reliance on limited datasets and a lack of transparency in validation processes. To overcome these obstacles, we advocate the creation of a detailed registry for AI algorithms. This registry would document the development, training, and validation of AI models, ensuring scientific integrity and transparency. Additionally, it would serve as a platform for peer review and ethical oversight. By bridging the gap between scientific validation and regulatory approval, such as by the FDA, we aim to enhance the integrity and trustworthiness of AI applications in healthcare.