AI in Healthcare Cybersecurity: Navigating the Dual-Use Dilemma

Vytis Radvila, Aelita Bredelyte

Keywords: AI in Healthcare, Cybersecurity in Healthcare, Dual-Use Dilemma

Background:

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a critical dual-use dilemma for healthcare cybersecurity. While offering immense potential to improve patient care and operational efficiency, AI simultaneously introduces new vulnerabilities and empowers malicious actors. This abstract explores a complex landscape, emphasizing the need for healthcare organizations to find a balance between leveraging AI's benefits and mitigating its risks.
AI promises to revolutionize healthcare through enhanced diagnostics, personalized treatments, and streamlined operations. However, this progress comes at a cost. AI systems can be susceptible to data interpretation errors, algorithmic bias, and adversarial attacks, potentially jeopardizing patient safety and data security.

Research questions:

How can healthcare organizations effectively leverage AI for enhanced cybersecurity and improved patient outcomes while simultaneously mitigating the risks posed by AI-driven attacks and inherent vulnerabilities?

Method:

This study analyzes real-world case studies of AI implementation in healthcare, examining both successful integrations and instances where AI introduced unintended consequences. It further investigates the evolving landscape of AI-enabled cyberattacks and explores strategies for proactive defense.

Results:

Preliminary findings highlight the need for a multi-faceted approach. Organizations must prioritize robust data governance, invest in AI-powered security solutions, and cultivate a culture of cybersecurity awareness among healthcare professionals. Crucially, striking a balance between AI-driven automation and human oversight is essential to ensure responsible and ethical AI implementation.

Conclusions:

Successfully navigating the dual-use dilemma of AI in healthcare requires a strategic approach that embraces innovation while acknowledging and mitigating potential risks. By prioritizing patient safety, data security, and ethical considerations, healthcare organizations can harness the transformative power of AI for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Points for discussion:

Balancing AI innovation with cybersecurity risks

Role of human oversight in AI-powered cybersecurity

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