AI in healthcare is an evolving landscape of new technologies, productivity benefits and legal uncertainties

A standardized framework for regulating the safety and efficacy of AI in healthcare has yet to be established.

By: Jodyn Platt, University of Michigan and David Kao, University of Colorado Anschutz, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: July 29, 2026

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Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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By Jodyn Platt, University of Michigan and David Kao, University of Colorado Anschutz

AI tools are already being used in hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices. Who is making treatment decisions, and who is responsible if an AI gets it wrong? To address these questions, Science and Technology editor Eric Smalley hosted a webinar with panelists Dr. Jodyn Platt, an Associate Professor Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan, and Dr. David Kao, …

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