5 ways your doctor may be using AI chatbots — and why it matters

Iliana Peters discusses how doctors are increasingly using specialized AI chatbots to support clinical and administrative work, including reviewing medical research, drafting notes and assisting with diagnoses. She warns that privacy risks are emerging as some providers use unauthorized tools and mistakenly rely on claims of “HIPAA compliance,” which she notes is not a valid designation for private companies. Peters emphasizes that while AI can improve efficiency and access to information, organizations must carefully manage data use and compliance to avoid exposing sensitive patient information and creating regulatory risk.