AB 1979: Health care services: artificial intelligence.

This bill aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare services. The law prohibits health facilities, clinics, and physician offices from using AI to direct or supervise unlicensed personnel in performing functions that require professional licenses. It also prohibits the use of AI to generate written or verbal patient communications without a disclaimer and clear instructions on how to contact a human healthcare provider. The bill clarifies that providers can use AI to manage patient information, such as querying medical history or summarizing doctor's notes, but only for purposes of providing healthcare services. The law authorizes professional licensing boards to pursue injunctions to enforce these provisions. The bill does not require reimbursement for certain costs associated with implementing these regulations, except in specific circumstances.