A new bill introduced by Rep. David Schweikert aims to enable artificial intelligence to prescribe controlled substances under specific state and FDA authorizations. While the idea of AI enhancing healthcare is appealing, current AI technologies struggle with reliability and accuracy in medical contexts, evidenced by past failures, such as fabricating patient histories. Experts caution against allowing AI into the healthcare system without substantial safeguards, given the potential risks associated with incorrect prescriptions and medical advice.
In practice, today's AI isn't anywhere near where it'd need to be to provide any of that, nevermind prescribing potentially dangerous drugs.
Our lawmakers evidently feel the time - and money - is right to remove the brakes and start letting AI into the health care system.
Researchers agree. Existing evaluations are insufficient to understand clinical applications of AI, especially in high-stakes fields like healthcare.
The prospect of a perfect AI-powered medical practitioner that could empathically advise on symptoms, promote a healthy lifestyle, and dispense crucial medication sounds like a promising alternative.
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