The Legal and Ethical Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A World Endoscopy Organization International Consensus Statement (ACP Journals)

An international Delphi study from the OperA project identified unresolved legal, ethical, and equity challenges as major obstacles to integrating AI into gastrointestinal endoscopy. Fourteen experts reached consensus on 10 priority issues across data governance, medicolegal responsibility, and bias—highlighting the need for stronger data protection, clarity on liability for AI-assisted decisions, and more diverse training datasets to ensure fair and accountable use of AI in GI practice.