California AB1979 regulates the use of artificial intelligence in health care services, ensuring licensed professionals retain decision-making.

California AB1979 establishes regulations on the use of artificial intelligence in health care services. It prohibits health facilities, clinics, physician offices, and group practices from using AI to direct unlicensed personnel or perform licensed clinical functions independently. Businesses offering health care chatbots or digital services for reproductive, sexual, mental, or behavioral health are deemed health care providers. The bill mandates that licensed professionals retain the ability to exercise independent judgment when AI influences patient care.

California AB1979 regulates the use of artificial intelligence in health care services, ensuring licensed professionals retain decision-making.

California AB1979 establishes regulations on the use of artificial intelligence in health care services. It prohibits health facilities, clinics, physician offices, and group practices from using AI to direct unlicensed personnel or perform licensed clinical functions independently. Businesses offering health care chatbots or digital services for reproductive, sexual, mental, or behavioral health are deemed health care providers. The bill mandates that licensed professionals retain the ability to exercise independent judgment when AI influences patient care.