How AI in Medical Imaging Could Expose Your Private Health Data – and What to Do
How AI in Medical Imaging Could Expose Your Private Health Data – and What to Do Artificial intelligence is transforming radiology, helping detect tumors, fractures, and other conditions faster than ever. But the same technology that improves diagnosis is also creating new privacy risks that many patients and even some healthcare professionals aren’t fully aware of. At the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2026 meeting, researchers presented findings that highlight a growing concern: AI tools can extract far more information from medical images than originally intended, potentially exposing sensitive personal data without the patient’s knowledge. ...