Impact, use, and implications of artificial intelligence in public health decision making by elected officials: a scoping review
Future opportunities for AI include advancing surveillance, communication, and resource allocation. However, critical challenges remain regarding governance, equity, and implementation. Further research is needed to evaluate AI interventions in diverse contexts and establish sustainable pathways for adoption by governmental public health agencies.
Authors
- Sarah Gillani
- Crystal Watson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6716-2467)
- E. J. M. Campbell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3600-7995)
- Caitlin Rivers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8265-0629)
- Alison Kelly
- Oluremilekun Oyefolu
- Hannah Goodtree
Institutions
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security (US)
- Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-03-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1745684
- Primary Topic
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Johns Hopkins University
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health