WHO released Ethical Review and Regulation of AI-Related Health Research on Sep 21 2026 warning that without strong oversight AI poses risks to human rights and equity. The report categorizes AI health research into three types and stresses strengthening ethical oversight across the entire lifecycle. It highlights that current AI development is concentrated in high-income regions urging low and middle income countries to build local capacity for fair benefit sharing. WHO emphasizes that Research Ethics Committees need more expertise and resources while calling for multi-stakeholder collaboration to ensure AI medical innovations remain safe trustworthy and beneficial globally.