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AI Prescriptions Spark Medical Debate | San Antonio News
Utah’s new AI chatbot, Doctronic, lets users get prescription refills without a doctor—sparking a firestorm over whether AI is ready to handle medical decisions. While supporters push for updated laws to embrace tech, doctors and regulators warn it’s too risky, arguing AI lacks the training and oversight human physicians have. The state’s medical board was blindsided by the launch, raising alarms about safety and patient harm, especially with drug interactions. As state and federal regulators scramble to define AI’s role in healthcare, this experiment could reshape how medicine is…
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