— Ezekiel J. Emanuel's AI editorial sparked debate. He's here to talk about it.
October 27, 2026 • 2 min read
While some major medical organizations like the American Medical Association (AMA) have adopted policiesopens in a new tab or window relegating artificial intelligence (AI) to an assistive rather than autonomous role in healthcare, bioethicist and oncologist Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD, has a different perspective. In a recent op-edopens in a new tab or window for The Atlantic, Emanuel asserted that physicians "need to be willing to experiment with models that put AI in control."
Emanuel argued that the practice of medicine is "largely algorithmic" and that highly trained AI models could help reduce misdiagnoses and ease administrative burdens.
Many other clinicians side with the AMA. After HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that AI can outperform physicians when diagnosing conditions and prescribing medications, physician groups quickly pushed backopens in a new tab or window. Other experts have cautioned that AI fuels "meaningless" scienceopens in a new tab or window and encroaches on healthcare workers' scope of practice.opens in a new tab or window
In an upcoming live webinar, Emanuel will discuss his vision for AI in healthcare and the changing medical landscape. Join us!
Featuring:
- Jeremy Faust, MD (moderator), editor-in-chief at MedPage Today
- Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD, bioethicist and oncologist
How do I join? Register here.opens in a new tab or window
Can't make it live? Register anywayopens in a new tab or window to receive the recording!
When is the event? Tune in Thursday, October 29 at 12:30 p.m. ET
Can I submit questions? Yes, we encourage questions! Submit your questions prior to the event by commenting below.
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