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AI-powered medication monitoring software failure to detect drug abuse

An AI-powered medication monitoring software, Sentri7, failed to detect an intoxicated anesthesia nurse in a Tennessee hospital who was abusing leftover fentanyl. The software's proprietary algorithm did not flag the missing medication, raising concerns about its effectiveness. This incident highlights a limitation of the technology and potential risks in other hospitals. The lack of transparency and understanding of the algorithm makes it difficult to identify and address such errors.

Computing & Technology, Computer Science, Machine Learning