By Kat Stafford

Dec 11 (Reuters) – The NAACP unveiled a blueprint on Wednesday aimed at preventing artificial intelligence from deepening racial inequities in U.S. healthcare, calling for bias audits and “equity-first” standards as hospitals, tech firms and regulators adopt AI tools.

The 75-page report, Building a Healthier Future: Designing AI for Health Equity, warns ‍that algorithms used for diagnostics, treatment and insurance decisions risk perpetuating bias and “cultural blind spots” if generated without input and oversight.

“The NAACP is calling for urgent action to embed fairness, transparency, and community engagement into every stage of health AI development,” said the report, which was first shared with Reuters. Its recommendations include transparency reports, data governanc

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