Modernize without dehumanizing: the challenge for Brazil's new public health system

Summary

In an opinion piece, Brazilian outlet Capital News discusses how advances in artificial intelligence and robotics are beginning to reshape Brazil's national health system (SUS), including plans with China and the BRICS bank to create the first 'intelligent hospital' using AI for hospital management and real-time monitoring. The article argues that while AI can reduce queues, streamline diagnostics and support robotic surgery in the public system, it must remain a tool under human oversight so that efficiency gains do not come at the expense of humane, person-centered care.