Technical
Large language models and general-purpose AI systems
General-purpose models not tailored to a single clinical task.
Definition
Foundation models and large language models (LLMs) or other general‑purpose AI systems that can be adapted for multiple uses across clinical and non‑clinical contexts; these raise particular concerns for validation, transparency, data governance and cross‑sector risk assessment distinct from narrowly scoped, task‑specific medical device AI.
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