HealthLeaders Media January 27, 2026
Eric Wicklund

Dangerous AI bots and ‘digital darkness’ events top the annual list of healthcare technology gone wrong.

Each year ECRI comes out with its list of top 10 technical hazards. And as expected, AI topped this year’s list.

The rapid adoption of AI bots is fueling concerns that people may rely too heavily on what those human-sounding agents say. Some states have already stepped in to regulate AI tools that aim to help people with behavioral health concerns, citing a risk that could lead...

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