This book explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, where the adoption of AI is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. It examines the transformative potential of AI in medicine, particularly how advanced technologies are revolutionizing diagnostics, treatment, and patient care. Special attention is devoted to the ethical challenges and considerations of implementing AI in clinical settings, offering a balanced view of its benefits and risks. The volume then delves into the rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape, comparing the frameworks governing AI in the European Union and the United States. It places particular emphasis on the processing of health data and highlights key differences between the two regulatory approaches. Finally, the book underscores the need for international collaboration and policy harmonization to ensure a cohesive and globally responsible approach to AI regulation. Comprehensive and timely, this volume is an essential resource for professionals, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the complex, multi-faceted implications of AI in today' s fast-moving technological landscape.
