Beyond Terminator Narratives: Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators as a Lens for Clinical Agentic Artificial Intelligence
Shreyas A Modi · 2026
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Shreyas A Modi writes a 2026 essay on autonomous medical AI, using implanted heart defibrillators as the model case. New AI systems increasingly monitor patients and act with little real-time clinician input. Clinicians remain wary of such systems over reliability, accountability, and fit with daily workflow.
Implanted defibrillators already act alone: they watch heart rhythm and deliver shocks when set criteria are met. Their acceptance rests on clear safety boundaries rather than perfect detection. Settings are programmable, treatments escalate in tiers, and doctors can override or audit every action later. Modi argues that agentic AI should earn trust the same way, with defined limits, shared responsibility, and lifelong performance monitoring.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Shreyas A Modi |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 6 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |