AI’s promise in healthcare is undeniably vast. It offers the potential to analyse complex medical data at unprecedented speeds, provide diagnostic recommendations, streamline administrative processes and even deliver direct patient care through robotics and AI-driven tools. As these technologies evolve and permeate the health sector, the fundamental question remains: How will AI impact the millions of individuals employed in healthcare? A notable initiative in rural India employed an AI-powered mobile health platform to screen for diabetic retinopathy.