Autonomous AI- Part 2: Liability. With Majid Hassan
Digital Health Podcast - Royal Society of MedicineShow Notes
As AI in healthcare becomes more autonomous, the question of who is legally responsible when it makes mistakes becomes urgent. In this episode, Annabelle speaks with Majid Hassan to explore the liability gap in the UK and the practical steps organizations and developers can take to protect themselves. Topics covered include: The difference between clinical negligence and product liability
Why fully autonomous AI complicates accountability, especially when clinicians are taken out of the decision loop
The concept of a “liability gap” in UK law, and how proving defect or causation in AI is difficult
Practical steps for healthcare organizations: vendor due diligence, compliance roadmaps, audit trails, staff training, and insurance coverage
Steps for AI developers to demonstrate due diligence, risk management, and adequate insurance
Lessons from the EU’s revised product liability directive and its potential implications for UK law
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