The Australian government has flagged privacy concerns as AI scribes gain popularity in GP surgeries, prompting regulators to assess safeguards for this rapidly adopted technology.
Federal Health Department has flagged concerns over minimal oversight of AI scribes
Jul 05, 2026
02:11 pm
What's the storyThe Australian Federal Health Department has raised alarms over the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) scribes by doctors.
These digital tools, which record and summarize conversations between patients and healthcare professionals, have seen a surge in popularity over the last 18 months.
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