New AI Privacy Risks in Medical Imaging—What Patients Need to Know

New AI Privacy Risks in Medical Imaging—What Patients Need to Know Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a standard tool in radiology. It helps radiologists detect cancers, flag fractures, and prioritize urgent cases. But the same technology that improves diagnosis also introduces new privacy risks—some that patients may not be aware of. Recent warnings from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) have highlighted how AI can be used to create convincing fake X-rays, and how medical imaging data is increasingly vulnerable to misuse. ...

May 30, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk