The Rise of Shadow AI in Health Care: What It Means for Patient Care

Abstract In response to unrelenting burden, many health care professionals have been turning to mainstream AI tools that haven’t been approved by their institutions. In this News and Perspectives article, JMIR Correspondent Jenna Congdon reports on this “shadow AI” use in health care.

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Journal of Medical Internet Research
Published
2026-09-10
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https://doi.org/10.2196/110893
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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
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The Rise of Shadow AI in Health Care: What It Means for Patient Care

Jenna Congdon
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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
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The Rise of Shadow AI in Health Care: What It Means for Patient Care

Jenna Congdon
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Abstract In response to unrelenting burden, many health care professionals have been turning to mainstream AI tools that haven’t been approved by their institutions. In this News and Perspectives article, JMIR Correspondent Jenna Congdon reports on this “shadow AI” use in health care.

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