AMA Responds to AI Policy, Illinois Bans AI Therapy, Mayo Clinic Expands AI Initiatives

Key Details

• 1AMA broadly aligns with the White House’s AI Action Plan but warns against removing bias mitigation principles.
• 2Illinois law now bans licensed mental health professionals from using AI for therapy or clinical decisions, but permits supportive uses.
• 3Mayo Clinic operates nearly 100 AI algorithms in clinical use, boasts healthcare's first Nvidia-based supercomputing cluster, and employs a former HHS AI lead.
• 4Experts highlight that, in some conditions, not using AI in patient care is becoming indefensible.
• 5Research in LMICs finds generally positive attitudes to AI but notes cultural and ethical hurdles.