AI requires consistent monitoring to detect, fix glitches

Artificial intelligence systems require consistent monitoring and staffing, but providers seldom can select the best algorithms for their needs and validate them continually. In one instance, a study showed ambient documentation, which uses a tech-enabled assistant to listen and summarize patient visits, resulted in a 35% error rate compared with physicians’ notes. Monitoring AI requires substantial resources, a challenge for hospitals struggling financially. (KFF news article, 1/10/25)