French-Style Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Human Health in a European Context

In this paper, we discuss the applications of artificial intelligence to human health and the problems this poses in France. We explore the field of application of weak artificial intelligence to human health problems in relation to questions of socio-economic development, law and ethics. We also look at issues arising from strong Artificial Intelligence. We present a few examples of applications of weak artificial intelligence in various fields: predictive medicine, precision medicine, diagnostic and therapeutic assistance, supportive care, computer-assisted surgery, epidemic prevention and pharmacovigilance, and access to care. Within the European regulatory context of the single digital market and the personal data protection regulation, we illustrate the societal issues surrounding the application of artificial intelligence. We conclude with the prospects for the development of artificial intelligence applications in human health in France within a European context.