The field of artificial intelligence (AI) is a dynamic discipline with immense potential to impact and revolutionize public health. The advancement of large language models (LLMs) like Chat GPT and other applications requires comprehensive and ongoing research and careful deliberation within the public health discipline to assess both the opportunities and risks associated with their future implementation. Accordingly, it is critical to prioritize the preparation of public health systems and their organizations for the impending data and systems transformation required to effectively harness the power of AI in future applications.
The future of AI in public health holds great promise for addressing complex health challenges and achieving improved health outcomes. Some key areas of future development include predictive analytics and early intervention. Despite these opportunities, it is crucial to address challenges related to data privacy, equity, and ethical considerations to ensure responsible and inclusive deployment of AI in public health.
On this page, alPHa will curate a list of resources related to AI and public health that we believe will be useful to our members as we navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.
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alPHa Resources (please see the library collection below for the alPHa Artificial Intelligence Liaison Reports). alPHa Resolution A24-02 - Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Public Health Outcomes Artificial Intelligence and Local Public Health Agencies - Presentation to the Boards of Health Section, Feb 16, 2024. Digital Innovation and Public Health - Presentation to the alPHa Boards of Health Section, June 20, 2025 Presentations from the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Public Health Workshop - November 6, 2024 | AIPH Workshop - Laying the Groundwork | | November 6, 2024 presentation to the alPHa AI & Public Health Workshop, Laying the Groundwork for Artificial Intelligence to Advance Public Health in Canada, by Professor Laura Rosella, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. | | AIPH Workshop - AONES System | | November 6, 2024 presentation for the AI and Public Health on AONES system by Allison Maier, Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Public Health.
| | AIPH Workshop - Toolkit | | November 6, 2024 - AI Governance Starter for the Non-profit and Charitable Sector (toolkit designed to help non-profit organizations navigate AI integration within their operations). | | AIPH Workshop - IPC | | November 6, 2024 presentation deck on AI, PHIPA, and Privacy, by Nicole Minutti, Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
| | AI and Public Health - EA Workshop 2024 | | November 5, 2024 slide deck accompanying that portion of the Fall 2024 EA / AA workshop. | Public Health Partner Resources Other Health Resources Government Resources Statistics Canada - AI4PH: Laying the Groundwork for Artificial Intelligence to Advance Public Health in Canada (2024). |