About the Human Values Project
The Human Values Project (HVP) is an emerging international research initiative examining the alignment between artificial intelligence systems and human values in medical decision-making. Led by Dr. Isaac Kohane at Harvard Medical School, this work is currently in its foundational phase.
As AI increasingly influences clinical decisions, understanding and implementing proper value alignment becomes crucial for patient care and safety. Our initial focus is on developing systematic approaches to studying clinical decision-making across diverse healthcare contexts.
Key Publications
Current Status
The Human Values Project is currently in its initial phase. We are developing our research frameworks and will be announcing several key initiatives in the coming months. Updates will be posted here as they become available.
Key Components
Clinical Decision Dynamics Study
A comprehensive international study capturing thousands of clinical decisions across:
- Diverse healthcare contexts
- Multiple clinical specialties
- Various patient populations
- Different healthcare systems
- A Pilot Survey
LLM Alignment Benchmarking
Systematic evaluation of AI models including:
- Concordance with clinical decisions
- Alignment with patient values
- Consistency in decision-making
- Robustness across contexts
Normative Decision Guidance
Development of ethical frameworks through:
- Stakeholder engagement
- Value framework development
- Implementation guidelines
- Ongoing evaluation processes