The American International University-Bangladesh has recently hosted a workshop on the Explainable Artificial Intelligence for dementia care on its campus in Dhaka, said a press release.
Co-organised with the Nottingham Trent University’s cognitive computing and brain informatics research group, the workshop united experts to explore XAI’s role in revolutionising dementia management.
The AIUB’s faculty of science and technology acting dean Moshiur Rahman inaugurated the workshop.
He highlighted the importance of collaboration between technologists and healthcare professionals to develop user-friendly, accessible tools.
Director of the cognitive computing and brain informatics research group Mufti Mahmud and the AIUB public health expert Dr Wasif M Alam were key speakers at the workshop.
Dr Mufti Mahmud discussed the AI advancements in early dementia detection, highlighting machine learning models that analyse neuroimages, clinical data, and cognitive assessments.
Dr Wasif M Alam focused on the ethical implications of the AI in healthcare, stressing the need for transparency and accountability.
Interactive discussions addressed practical challenges in implementing XAI in Bangladesh, covering data privacy, regulatory frameworks, and interdisciplinary collaboration, said the press release.
Participants from around the country identified future research areas, such as developing responsible AI models, personalising AI tools, integrating them into local healthcare platforms, and conducting long-term studies, the press release added.
