Artificial Intelligence: Reflection on Risks and Benefits in Veterinary Education and Practice

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly developed in the field of medicine and education. In this reflective essay, we look at how technology has changed in such a short time while highlighting the need to be flexible as educators in order to provide our students with everything they need to understand, utilize, benefit from, and protect against the risks of emerging artificial intelligence-based technology. This text highlights potential ways to engage with AI in the pre-clinical and clinical environments in veterinary medicine and discusses some potential risks for students and practicing veterinarians.