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Forget Dr Google, Now Dr AI Is in the House. What Are the Dangers?

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More and more patienmts are using AI for health advice and to check test results and scans. What could go wrong?

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Medical professionals are raising concerns over a growing trend where patients use generative AI tools to interpret complex medical scans and test results independently. While these frontier models can synthesize vast amounts of health data, they frequently suffer from hallucinations or lack the clinical nuance required for accurate diagnosis, leading to potential health mismanagement. This shift in patient behavior necessitates new governance frameworks to address the safety risks of unmediated AI medical advice. Such developments highlight the tension between expanding AI capabilities and the need for robust safety guardrails in high-stakes personal health environments.

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Forget Dr Google, now Dr AI is in the house. What are the dangers?More and more patienmts are using AI for health advice and to check test results and scans. What could go wrong? All your news for a great price Unlock this story and more with your subscription Digital Access What’s included Unlimited access on app & web A digital version of Today’s Paper Daily puzzles & Mind Games A subscription to The Wall Street Journal Subscriber-exclusive newsletters & early access to tomorrow’s front pages Pay As You Go No lock-in contract $1 for 2 monthsThen $47 charged monthly.* *Read the fine print The Australian Digital subscription costs $1 charged for a duration of 2 months, after which it automatically renews at $47 charged monthly. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after any early discounted periods may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 12 Month Plan Lock in & save $8 a week for the first 12 months($416 min. cost) charged as $32 every 4 weeks. Then $32 charged every 4 weeks.* *Read the fine print The Australian Digital 12 Month Plan costs $416 (min. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $32 every 4 weeks. This automatically renews after the first 12 months to be charged as $32 (min. cost) every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Subscribe Other subscription options Print + Digital Subscriptions Corporate Subscriptions Student Subscription Verified journalism. Expert analysis. Study smarter and stay informed with a student subscription View offer View offer Your Selection: $0 Your Selection – Change selection Today’s Total $0 Read the fine print Terms and Conditions Sorry, we are unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later.