Doctors and the NHS face potential lawsuits for medical negligence stemming from errors made by AI diagnostic tools, prompting calls to reform existing laws.
The warning comes from a report by the Medical Protection Society
Jun 09, 2026
05:26 pm
What's the storyDoctors and the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK could be sued for medical negligence over mistakes made by artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
The warning comes from a report by the Medical Protection Society (MPS), which represents doctors accused of wrongdoing.
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