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Australian Government warns of AI scribe privacy risks in GP consultations

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The Australian Government has issued a warning regarding the use of AI scribes in medical consultations, highlighting concerns about privacy, consent, and data security. These AI tools, which listen to and transcribe patient-doctor conversations, are being deployed by GPs with minimal oversight. The government is particularly worried about private data being sent overseas and potential misuse of Medicare cost incentives. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about data privacy and consent for AI tools in healthcare, potentially leading to stricter regulations.

RANK_REASON Government warning about AI use in a sensitive sector (healthcare) with privacy implications. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Australian Government warns of AI scribe privacy risks in GP consultations

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    So... your GP might now be recording your consultation with an AI that listens, transcribes and summarises everything you say. The Australian Government is warn

    So... your GP might now be recording your consultation with an AI that listens, transcribes and summarises everything you say. The Australian Government is warning that many of these AI scribes have little oversight, with concerns about consent, privacy, data being sent overseas …

    LINKS theguardian.com/…/doctors-ai-scribes-aust… theguardian.com/australia-news

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