AI and Safety – What are the Implications for my Development Processes?

Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant game changers in software development in the last two decades. Increasingly, more companies are trying to use artificial intelligence in safety-critical systems such as medical devices. Traditional software development in regulated industries has binding standards and procedures to ensure the safety of products. However, it becomes apparent that the traditional processes and methods do not adequately address the concept of safety in the context of artificial intelligence.
The use of AI disruptively changes the creation of products. Therefore, artificial intelligence in safety-critical systems requires a rethinking and a redesign not only of development and technologies but also of corporate processes, structures, and supply chains.

Short Biography

Christian Lederer is an Engineering Manager at UL Solutions. With his team, he supports clients in the development and approval of medical devices. For several years, his main focus of interest has been functional safety and regulations in medical technology.