Extending the Reach of HIV Work With Generative Artificial Intelligence – Highlights From the Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit
Revised by Generative AI, Written and Reviewed by Humans.
At last week’s Exit Disclaimer in Seattle, Washington (hosted by NMAC), HIV.gov facilitated a workshop on the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the Washington State Department of Health’s Director of Communications, Maranatha Hay. The workshop, Generative AI for Extending the Reach of HIV Communications Work, provided over 100 Summit attendees with information regarding how Generative AI has the potential to extend the work of the HIV community. Immediately following the workshop, Maranatha shared, via a Exit Disclaimer, some strategies for using Generative AI. We also had a conversation with Exit Disclaimer, NMAC’s Deputy Director of Programs, about the importance of exploring these tools.
Workshop Reflections
As Maranatha recapped the workshop, she encouraged individuals to start trying out these tools. She continued, “we are currently in this […] new […] world where AI is so brand new, but right now we are writing the future of what’s to come.” She also noted, “we need a variety of people with a variety of different backgrounds—perspectives—to come to the table,” when developing and using Generative AI.
Miguel Gomez, Director of HIV.gov, stressed, “Please do the homework. Check with those you work with and those you serve and see if Generative AI tools can help you extend your reach and the reach of us as an HIV community.”
Later that day, Miguel had a Exit Disclaimer with Harold on his perspective about this exciting and quickly evolving tool.
Harold’s Insights on Generative AI Use in HIV Work
In the video, Harold shared that “Generative AI is a really important tool […] that can help us address our workforce and workflow issues when it comes to HIV service delivery, HIV prevention, and HIV treatment.” He followed this by saying he’s excited about using the tools, and he encouraged HIV service organizations, particularly those that serve people of color to “think about what the role of AI is in addressing health disparities.”
To learn more about HIV.gov’s use of Generative AI, check out our December 2023 blog. Also, stay tuned to HIV.gov, as we share more insights from the Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit. Be sure to follow us on our social media channels (Exit Disclaimer, Exit Disclaimer, and Exit Disclaimer) to stay abreast of the different topics of interest to the HIV community.
