Opinion: It looks like your doctor and talks like your doctor. But it’s not your doctor
Deepfakes undermine the credibility that makes digital care — from telehealth visits to patient portals — possible.
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Published: 14 July 2026
Source: STAT News (health AI, headlines)
Category: News
Topics: Misinformation · Healthcare
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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