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American Medical Association

Professional association representing U.S. physicians and medical students.

Without clear, informed consent, any AI-generated or altered content impersonating a physician, especially if it falsely conveys endorsement or authorship likely to mislead patients, must be prohibited and treated as deception.

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American Medical Association, “AMA urges physician protections against AI deepfake impersonation,” April 29, 2026.

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Ban AI impersonation of real individuals without their consent

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