AI Healthcare Equity for Māori and Pacific Communities

Professor Robyn Whittaker addressed the Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa Research Symposium regarding the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare for Māori and Pacific populations ^[1]. She highlighted that while predictive analytics and computer vision offer significant potential, they also present limitations for Indigenous groups ^[1]. Without locally relevant data, these technologies risk exacerbating existing health disparities ^[1][2].

Whittaker emphasized the critical need for equitable governance to ensure AI tools are developed and deployed fairly ^[1]. The discussion focused on how Indigenous-led data initiatives can improve the accuracy of medical tools ^[1][2]. Ensuring that these communities are central to the technological transition is essential for regional health equity ^[1].