Looking to the future : the transformation of healthcare through AI

Abstract

The vast field of Artificial Intelligence (Al) knows its beginnings in 1956, at a conference at Dartmouth College, in Hanover, New Hampshire, where the term artificial intelligence’ was coined. More than six decades later AI has emerged from the laboratory, as a science project, evolving into a more consumable, commercially viable and socially impactful technological innovation. With numerous accomplishments in the disruptive technology sector under its belt, the Maltese Government proceeded to set its sight on this relatively new science, which complemented its vision for the country’s digital future. In November 2018 the Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation Silvio Schembri appointed the Malta Taskforce, which includes a diverse set of some of the country’s best minds, with the remit of advising the Government and developing a national strategy on Al. [excerpt]