Utah to let AI examine patients and prescribe medication without human oversight
Utah has launched a pilot program allowing an AI-based app to diagnose and prescribe medication for mild-to-moderate acne without direct human oversight. While the program includes retrospective physician reviews, it marks a significant shift in medical regulation and AI integration.
Why it matters
This represents a controversial precedent for the automation of medical diagnostics and prescribing, raising concerns about safety and accountability.
Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust . A hot potato: Being a doctor is one of the jobs expected to be least at risk from AI replacement. But a new program launched in Utah is raising questions over that assumption. A healthcare startup will begin offering AI examinations and prescriptions to patients without direct human oversight, making Utah the first state to replace a doctor with an AI.
The good news is that the program is currently very limited in its scope. It's just one year long and only for patients with mild-to-moderate acne.
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