AI: A New Digital Species in Medical Education and Research

Raymond L. Rosales

Oct 2025 DOI 10.35460/2546-1621.2025-0233     Access   

Abstract

This editorial looks at the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) as a “new digital species,” emphasizing its growing influence in medicine, education, and research. AI’s capacity for communication, reasoning, and data analysis offers transformative opportunities—from adaptive learning and virtual simulations in medical education to improved trial design and patient engagement in clinical research. However, ethical challenges such as bias, fairness, and data privacy demand vigilant governance and responsible use. The Journal of Medicine, UST (JMUST) continues to embrace digital innovation through its electronic publishing platform, contributing to global medical knowledge while upholding academic integrity and collaboration.

Keywords: artificial intelligence, digital species, medical education, clinical research, ethics, bias, JMUST, governance

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