Wes Streeting (Lucy North/PA)It follows a spate of scandals in the NHS. Mr Streeting said embracing AI would make it easier to spot danger signs earlier. The new safety warning system is being developed as part of the Government’s “10-year health plan”, due to be announced this week. A new maternity AI system will launch across NHS trusts from November, using “near real-time data” to flag higher-than-expected rates of stillbirth, neonatal death and brain injury. “By embracing AI and introducing world-first early warning systems, we’ll spot dangerous signs sooner and launch rapid inspections before harm occurs.

Source: The Times June 30, 2025 03:52 UTC