AI And The ‘Diffusion’ Of Responsibilities In Decentralized Trials

Experts argue that current guidelines on attributing responsibilities in clinical trials point in the right direction but lack the specificity to address the diffusion of responsibilities caused by the use of AI systems in decentralized studies.

Communication of people in the business of the company. Delegation of work and responsibilities. Functioning of departments and divisions of the company. Decentralized networking. Teamwork cooperation
Responsibility diffusion makes it harder to trace outcomes back to individual actions (Shutterstock)
Key Takeaways
  • The use of AI-driven systems in decentralized clinical trials can lead to the diffusion of responsibilities across multiple actors and technologies, complicating oversight and accountability.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven systems in decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) can result in the “diffusion” of responsibilities across...

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