Is It Ethical to Develop AI Dermatology Tools Using LMIC Data Without Ensuring Access?
Artificial intelligence is transforming dermatology yet often relies on data from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) without ensuring reciprocal benefits. This perspective highlights the ethical imperative to address data colonialism through equitable access, fair governance, and inclusive global partnerships.
Authors
- Monisha Madhumita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5652-8785)
- B. Morrison
- Anjali Ancy
- Subitchan Ponnarasu
Institutions
- University of Miami (US)
- Saveetha University (IN)
- Vellore Institute of Technology University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Dermatology
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljag087
- Primary Topic
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00