Artificial intelligence is rushing into patient care - and could raise risks.

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Artificial intelligence is rushing into patient care - and could raise risks.

January 15, 2020

Szabo L. Scientific American and Kaiser Health News. December 24, 2019.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve care but has not yet been reliably developed to support safe care. This news story discusses concerns associated with the AI development and regulation, and outlines safety issues stemming from use of the technology.

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