Policy Issues for Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Research and Care

The National Academies' National Cancer Policy Forum, in collaboration with the Program on Computing Research, Technologies, and Systems, convened a workshop that examined the current AI policy initiatives across health care, oncology's unique needs, and potential policies to inform cancer-focused strategies to achieve maximal value from AI innovations across the cancer research and care continuum. Workshop discussions examined current and emerging uses of AI across cancer research and care, along with policy considerations related to data governance, clinical validation, regulation, ethics, patient privacy, workforce preparation, and integration into clinical workflows. Participants also considered methods to effectively integrate AI into workforce and clinical workflow so that patients diagnosed with cancer, or those at risk for cancer, can access AI-informed treatments or intervention strategies, as well as aligning innovation with policy needs for AI builders and funders.This Proceedings of a Workshop-in Brief summarizes the presentations and discussions from the event.