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AI recommends more expensive treatment than physicians, analysis suggests

An analysis published in the BMJ suggests that artificial intelligence systems, when asked to recommend treatments, tend to propose more expensive options than human physicians would choose. The finding raises questions about cost pressures in AI-assisted medical decisions and whether commercial or training factors skew recommendations. Readers are debating what this means for the growing use of AI in clinical settings and healthcare spending.

Why now: Concerns about AI-driven cost inflation in healthcare are timely as AI tools move into clinical decision-making.

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