Microsoft’s new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered healthcare suiteopens in a new tab or window plans to “shape a healthier future” through advances in everything from medical imaging to nursing workflows, painting a rosy picture of better patient care. Meanwhile, major health systems and medical schools from Yaleopens in a new tab or window to Harvardopens in a new tab or window to the University of Michiganopens in a new tab or window are exploring or rolling out AI initiatives to enhance care delivery and improve access.

Yet, as we stand at this technological crossroads, it’s worth asking whether our enthusiasm for AI in healthcare might be outpacing our ability to navigate its potential pitfalls.