Minds and machines: AI's transformative role in human identity and medicine

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine presents unprecedented potential but challenges traditional notions of human identity and medical ethics. Through a systematic literature review and thematic analysis of the interdisciplinary conference “Minds and Machines”, we examine the transformative impact of AI on medical practice, consciousness, and human enhancement considering the clinical, ethical, and regulatory contexts. Successful integration of AI requires a delicate balance between innovation and safeguarding the human component in healthcare through robust ethical frameworks, enhanced medical education, and person-centered implementation.