Misuse of AI chatbots in health care tops 2026 Health Tech Hazard Report

Misuse of AI chatbots in health care tops 2026 Health Tech Hazard Report

The misuse of artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot in health care is the most significant health technology hazard for 2026, according to the nonprofit patient safety organization ECRI.

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AI misuse in healthcare chatbots is raising concerns about misinformation, unsafe medical guidance, patient privacy risks, and overreliance on automated decision-making. Stronger oversight, transparency, and human supervision will be critical as U.S. healthcare systems expand the use of AI-powered patient communication tools.



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