Comment by John Whyte, MD, MPH

The American Medical Association urges Congress to act quickly to establish strong safeguards against AI-generated impersonations of physicians. This threat is no longer theoretical. Scammers and bad actors currently use deepfake technology to prey on patients, promote dangerous or unproven treatments, and damage physician credibility. Without clear federal protections and accountability, these deceptive and fraudulent practices will continue to erode public confidence in healthcare and put patient safety at risk.