AI may be on its way to your doctor’s office, but it’s not ready to see patients.

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AI may be on its way to your doctor’s office, but it’s not ready to see patients.

May 24, 2023

Tahir D. KFF Health News. May 12, 2023.

Real-time use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care settings continues to cause concern despite its potential to improve care. This article examines current efforts to develop AI applications for health care and the reasons for oversight to protect privacy, reduce bias, and prevent misinformation.

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