The double-edged algorithm: A rapid review exploring the trustworthy and responsible use of generative AI in public health.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) technologies have rapidly evolved, offering potential to strengthen core public health functions such as health communication, surveillance, and emergency preparedness. While genAI may enhance public health outcomes by enabling tailored messaging, helping to combat misinformation, and supporting data-driven decision-making, its integration raises significant concerns about equity, privacy, and trust.

Methods

This rapid review explores guiding principles for the trustworthy and responsible use of genAI in public health contexts. Following established rapid review protocols, peer-reviewed and grey literature published since 2014 were identified and analyzed thematically.

Results

Ten articles met the inclusion criteria

SUBMITTER: MacKay M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12638740 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature