AI starts autonomously writing prescription refills in Utah
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Utah has launched a pilot program allowing AI chatbots to autonomously write prescription refills, with initial safety reviews for the first 250 renewals per drug class. The Doctronic system escalates uncertain cases to human doctors, while state officials emphasize balancing innovation with consumer safety. However, federal oversight remains unclear as the FDA hasn't decided whether to regulate AI prescribing, prompting criticism from watchdog groups who call the program a dangerous step toward autonomous medical practice.
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