Use of AI in evidence generation: NICE position statement

NICE is aware that the use of AI methods is increasingly being explored for purposes relating to HTA, and there is likely to be increasing use or consideration in evidence generation and reporting in the near future.

This position statement provides clarity on how NICE will consider the use of AI methods in the generation and reporting of evidence to be evaluated within its guidance production programmes.

NICE requires that when AI methods are used, the transparency, rigour and trust in our guidance production is maintained. Therefore, any use of AI should be done judiciously, leveraging the strengths of AI to support and enhance decision making only when it is suitable and when it adds value. The use of AI methods should augment human involvement, not replace it.