Duke Health AI Evaluation & Governance Program’s Nicoleta Economou, PhD, recently presented a session titled “Embolden the Boldest Thinkers” at the 2024 Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy’s Annual Retreat alongside Christina Silcox, PhD. The discussion centered on balancing safety with innovation in the rapidly evolving field of AI in healthcare. Key topics included recent health AI policies, the unique aspects of AI compared to other health tools, the role of assurance and governance frameworks, and how public policy can support these initiatives. Duke's Lesley Curtis, PhD, led the Q&A session following the talk.