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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

AI health warning as researchers say algorithms could discriminate against patients

Artificial intelligence in healthcare has left experts urging caution that a focus on predictive accuracy over treatment efficacy could lead to patient harm.

Researchers in the Netherlands warn that while AI-driven outcome prediction models (OPMs) are promising, they risk creating “self-fulfilling prophecies” due to biases in historical data.

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