Cardinal Conversation: Artificial intelligence breaks into the health care system

RADIO IQ | By Fred Echols

Published May 25, 2026 at 4:47 AM EDT

As technology advances, artificial intelligence is becoming more prominent in the healthcare system.

In many cases patients may not fully understand — or even be aware of — the involvement of AI in their care.

Cardinal News reporter Emily Schabacker is covering this issue, and she spoke with Fred Echols.

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