If AI harms a patient, who gets sued? (6 May 2024)

Summary

In this Forbes article, Robert Pearl MD looks at how AI will affect the legal situation when a patient is harmed in healthcare. He highlights growing confidence and an increasing body of research that points to generative AI being able to outperform medical professionals in various clinical tasks. However, he outlines many questions that still remain about the legal implications of using AI in healthcare. He also argues that liability will become increasingly complex, especially in places where AI is being used without direct individual oversight.