Publication

Guide for Assessing Research Involving Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Large Language Model Technology (collectively “AI”)

This guide has been developed by the Australian Health Ethics Committee for use by researchers and ethics review bodies when developing and assessing proposals for research involving AI.

Published by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

The guide includes a question-based tool to help researchers think through six key areas associated with AI use in their research.

Key Takeaways

  • Consider how AI will be used across the research cycle
  • Understand key considerations when including AI in research to help identify benefits and risks
  • Access a practical tool that explores six key areas that should be considered for ethical approval of AI use in research

Who is this for?

For researchers using AI in health research, and for ethics and governance personnel including ethics committee members reviewing research ethics applications that include AI use.