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Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program
A Utah-based AI prescription refill program using chatbot Doctronic has sparked debate over AI's role in medicine, with doctors and experts raising concerns about regulation, safety, and legal oversight. The program, operating under a state regulatory sandbox, initially involved human review of AI-generated refills but plans to transition to full automation, prompting criticism from medical licensing boards.
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