Michael Fortune
13 March 2026
Today, we’re diving into a crucial aspect of our ongoing discussion about AI in healthcare—specifically, the privacy and security risks that come along with this technology. AI has the potential to revolutionize how we diagnose and treat patients, but with great power comes great responsibility. Let’s start with a pressing issue in the AI landscape: data poisoning vulnerabilities. Research shows that healthcare AI systems are susceptible to attacks where bad actors can manipulate data to compromise these models. Imagine this—an attacker can achieve significant compromise with access to just 100 to 500 data samples. Shocking, right? And here’s the kicker: detection of such attacks can take between six months to a year, or in some cases, not be noticed at all. This creates a huge gap in our healthcare security, which could lead to severe consequences for patient safety and trust. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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