Sustainable AI in Radiology: Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, but beyond innovation, it also holds a powerful opportunity: making healthcare systems more sustainable. By improving efficiency, optimizing resources, and reducing waste, AI can play a key role in building systems that are not only smarter, but also environmentally responsible.

A Key Contribution to the Field

A standout example of this vision is the publication “Sustainability of AI in Radiology.” This work brings together a diverse group of experts and perspectives from across the NetZeroAICT community, offering a comprehensive look at how AI can support sustainable healthcare.

The book opens with an introduction by Erik R. Ranschaert, MD, PhD, who sets the stage for a multidisciplinary exploration of the topic. From there, contributors dive into a range of critical areas:

  • AI applications in healthcare, explored by Vicente Grau
  • Patient and public perspectives, presented by John Kellas and David Taylor
  • Regulatory and policy insights, discussed by Lukas Petr, Petr Straka, Aneta Kovářová, Kamil Kuca, and Petra Marešová

Collaboration Across Disciplines

Co-edited by Michail Klontzas, MD, PhD, the book is a strong example of collaboration across institutions, specialties, and countries. Both editors are active contributors to the Net Zero AICT initiative, reinforcing the project’s mission to align technological advancement with sustainability goals.

This collaborative effort reflects a growing recognition: meaningful progress in healthcare innovation requires input from clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and the public alike.

AI as a Driver of Sustainable Healthcare

As part of the Imaging Informatics for Healthcare Professionals series and developed within EuSoMII’s educational initiatives, the publication highlights how AI can:

  • Improve diagnostic efficiency
  • Reduce unnecessary imaging and resource use
  • Support smarter clinical decision-making
  • Lower the environmental footprint of healthcare systems

These advancements position AI not just as a tool for better care, but as a catalyst for long-term sustainability.

Looking Ahead

At Net Zero AICT, supporting initiatives like this is central to the mission: ensuring that AI becomes part of the solution in addressing climate challenges within healthcare.

The conversation around Sustainable AI is only just beginning but contributions like this are helping to shape a future where innovation and responsibility go hand in hand.

If you’re working at the intersection of AI, healthcare, and sustainability, this is a must-read.