Artificial intelligence evolution in medicine.

Monteith, Scott; Glenn, Tasha; Geddes, John Richard; Achtyes, Eric D; Bauer, Rita; Gitlin, Michael; Bauer, Michael · Br J Psychiatry · 2026

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Abstract

Recently a new type of generative artificial intelligence, agentic artificial intelligence, has been developed that extends product capabilities to act autonomously. Although agentic artificial intelligence systems offer a unique approach to supporting physicians, the products also pose many validity, privacy and security risks. Physicians need to understand the basic features of agentic artificial intelligence.