The FDA’s Hands-Off Approach to Medical AI Is a Win for Health-Conscious Consumers

The FDA’s move might be bigger than getting pills prescribed by an AI doctor: It could help rein in health care spending. “Medical science experts have estimated that ‘widespread AI adoption within the next five years using the technology available today could result in savings of 5% to 10% of healthcare spending, or $200 to $360 billion annually'” according to Adam Thierer of the R Street Institute.