The Rise of AI Nurses in Hospitals and the Resistance from Human Nurses
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making significant strides in the healthcare industry, and hospitals are at the forefront of adopting AI-powered solutions. One of the most visible implementations of AI in hospitals is AI nurses—virtual assistants designed to handle administrative and patient care tasks. AI nurses, like Hippocratic AI’s “Ana,” are available 24/7 to assist patients in multiple languages, making healthcare more accessible and efficient. However, this technological advancement has sparked a heated debate. While hospitals view AI nurses as a solution to staffing shortages and burnout, human nurses and nursing unions argue that these AI systems degrade the quality of … Read more