Patient privacy fears as half of Aussie GPs use AI technology to record consultations

Fresh concerns have emerged about artificial intelligence listening in on medical appointments, with warnings that patient privacy is not being adequately protected. AI has become like an assistant to doctors, listening to consultations and writing detailed medical notes in seconds. But a new report warns the technology is moving too fast, with more than half of GPs now using it. The report raises concerns about accuracy and found one patient was refused an appointment after declining AI. We should not have to trade off our health care for the privacy of our health information,” Sulston said.