AI could make it harder to establish blame for medical failings, experts say

The Guardian 1 min read 10 hours ago

<p>Report raises concerns about liability issues and lack of testing as development of AI health tools booms</p><p>The use of artificial intelligence in healthcare could create a legally complex blame game when it comes to establishing liability for medical failings, experts have warned.</p><p>The development of AI for clinical use has boomed, with researchers creating a host of tools, from algorithms to help <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/22/nhs-ai-artificial-intelligence-tools-scans-broken-bones-fractures-x-rays">interpret scans</a> to systems that can <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/30/microsoft-ai-system-better-doctors-diagnosing-health-conditions-research">aid with diagnoses</a>. AI is also being developed to help manage hospitals, from optimising bed capacity to tackling supply chains.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/13/ai-tools-medical-health-liability-artificial-intelligence">Continue reading...</a>
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