Bioethics researchers want guidelines for use of AI in embryo selection during IVF, and transparency for patients.
This includes that “ML [machine learning] algorithms will perform better for members of some groups than others (eg based on ethnicity)”.The technology may “take into account features that patients would not want to influence the choice of embryo (eg if the AI system is more likely to recommend transferring embryos of a particular sex or, theoretically, embryos with disease traits that happen to correlate with a higher chance of implantation)”.Mills said it was difficult to know how widespread use of AI in embryo selection in Australia’s booming fertility industry was. I don’t think this is good for people using assisted reproductive technology.”Bioethics lecturer Dr Julian Koplin, lead author of the paper, said while there were benefits to the technology there were no guidelines, regulations or requirements concerning disclosure of AI’s use to patients.
