What to consider when building novel technology for the lay person

In this opinion piece, Ellington West and Brandon Dottin-Haley (both Sonavi Labs, MD, USA) explore the ways in which we can ensure the successful integration of AI in healthcare. Ellington and Brandon discuss the need for robust data in the clinical validation of AI tools, why we must address algorithmic bias to protect end users, and the importance of defining safety and efficacy standards to increase the transparency of technology development. Globally, there are more than 70,000 startups in the US alone [1], and many more out there around the world, developing novel solutions and technologies to address some of...