Autonomous AI- Part 1: Risk & Regulation. With Dr Hugh Harvey
Digital Health Podcast- Royal Society of Medicine
- Published
- January 21, 2026
- Duration
- 38:10
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- Last updated
- Apr 29, 2026
Discusses ai.
Summary
Autonomous AI is often described as a red line in healthcare — something that should only ever assist clinicians, never act independently. But is that really where we are today?This is the first episode in a series examining autonomous AI. Annabelle is joined by regulatory expert Dr Hugh Harvey to explore the foundations of autonomous AI in healthcare. To…
Show notes
Autonomous AI is often described as a red line in healthcare — something that should only ever assist clinicians, never act independently. But is that really where we are today?This is the first episode in a series examining autonomous AI. Annabelle is joined by regulatory expert Dr Hugh Harvey to explore the foundations of autonomous AI in healthcare. Together, they unpack what autonomy actually means, where it already exists in clinical practice, and why current regulatory frameworks struggle
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- ai