Pharmaceutical Technology · 15 Sep, 14:24 · Healthcare briefing

Agentic AI trust gap slowing healthcare provider adoption, survey reveals

A recent survey indicates that a significant trust gap regarding agentic AI is currently hindering its widespread adoption among healthcare providers.

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A recent survey indicates that a significant trust gap regarding agentic AI is currently hindering its widespread adoption among healthcare providers. Professionals in the sector express concerns over reliability, safety, and ethical implications, which slows integration efforts. This hesitation suggests that while the technology offers potential efficiency gains, stakeholders remain cautious about delegating critical decision-making processes to autonomous systems without robust validation frameworks and clear accountability measures in place.

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