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Medical Board Leaders Debate: Should AI Be Licensed to Practice Medicine?

Humayun Chaudhry and Christy Valentine Theard
Medical Board Leaders Debate: Should AI Be Licensed to Practice Medicine?
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Leaders of the Federation of State Medical Boards share their perspective on licensing artificial intelligence to practice medicine. The discussion addresses critical questions about AI's role in healthcare, including safety, accountability, and patient protection. This debate reflects growing concerns about integrating AI into medical practice while maintaining professional standards and ensuring patient care quality. Medical boards are considering regulatory frameworks that would govern how AI systems could be deployed in clinical settings while protecting public health and maintaining physician oversight.

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