The Liability Battle Over Medical AI Is Coming
Summary
Hospitals and AI developers are debating who should be liable when increasingly autonomous medical AI causes harm. Brian Anderson of the Coalition for Health AI said providers currently bear responsibility in most U.S. states, but the role of technology companies could grow as AI agents take on more independent tasks.Key Facts
- Brian Anderson said hospitals and developers are disputing who should control AI agents and bear responsibility for their actions.
- Anderson said health care providers remain liable in most U.S. states when harm occurs while they use an AI tool.
- Hospitals are concerned that AI agents used in high-risk care may act unpredictably or expose patient data.
- The American Medical Association says accountability should fall on the party best able to understand an AI tool’s risks and prevent or reduce harm.
- Anderson said Utah was considering shared liability for medical AI.
- Doctronic is testing AI-assisted prescription renewals in Utah and has obtained malpractice insurance.
- Anderson said technology companies may take on more shared liability as medical AI becomes semi-autonomous.
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