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Artificial intelligence is increasingly used in healthcare for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, improving precision and efficiency in patient care. However, the growing autonomy of AI systems raises important legal issues concerning civil liability for damages caused by medical robots and intelligent technologies.
This study analyses the challenges posed by AI opacity and autonomy, focusing on the difficulty of identifying fault and causal links in cases of medical damage. Particular attention is devoted to the European Artificial Intelligence Act, which introduces different liability regimes according to the level of risk associated with AI systems.
The paper highlights how strict liability for healthcare professionals using high-risk AI technologies could discourage the adoption of innovative medical tools and encourage new forms of defensive medicine. The study concludes that European regulation should balance technological innovation, patient protection, and fair compensation mechanisms.
| Presenting author | Prof. Elisa Colletti |
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