Source: GovTech

North Dakota has passed legislation aimed at curbing the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare decision-making to protect patient rights and ensure human oversight. The law restricts the use of AI for diagnoses and treatment recommendations without explicit physician approval. It emphasizes transparency and requires healthcare providers to inform patients when AI tools are used in their care.

The legislation responds to concerns about AI accuracy, accountability, and potential risks to patient safety. While the law may affect AI innovation and adoption in the medical sector, it seeks to balance technological progress with ethical standards and patient protection. North Dakota’s law represents one of the first state-level regulatory efforts to govern AI in healthcare.