U of A trains public health leaders to use artificial intelligence responsibly
U of A trains public health leaders to use artificial intelligence responsibly
Publish Date: 2026-06-08 15:26:00
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- The University of Arizona is hosting a four-day summer program to train public health professionals on artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, ethics, and practical applications.
- The training brings together 74 international experts and offers foundational lessons for beginners and advanced tracks including hands-on coding and real-world dataset work.
- Program leaders emphasize the importance of responsible AI use in public health, aiming to address existing challenges in a health-first thinking approach.
- Onicio B. Leal-Neto highlights AI’s potential to improve disease forecasting and policy decisions in the public health sector.
- This marks the second year of the program, with officials planning to expand training and launch a virtual version to accommodate growing demand.
