Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence and professional regulation

April's hot topic is artificial intelligence

This page collates some of our recent activity and posts on artificial intelligence (AI) in health and social care. It wraps up AI as our ‘hot topic’ for April 2026. Our work on AI and regulation is ongoing. To explore all our AI resources and find out more about our continuing work, keep an eye on our dedicated AI and professional regulation page. 

Our top five takeaways 

Across blogs, reports, a Q&A, and recommended readings, we learnt that:

1. AI is already influencing access to care, professional decision‑making and regulation
2. There are opportunities to improve safety, consistency and prevention
3. There are also risks around transparency, bias, accountability and equity
4. Public confidence is important. People want AI to be safe and ethical
5. Clear guidance, strong governance and collaboration across the system are essential

Recommended reading

At the end of each week, we also posted a read of the week:

• Read of the week:Attitudes to technology and AI in health care, The Health Foundation 
• Read of the week: Ada Lovelace report on the role of place and community in shaping people's expectations of AI 
• Read of the week: DHSC blog by Sarah Blackmore AI's role for social workers
• Read of the week: University of Bristol/PSA report on who's responsible for AI in health and care