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Tony Blair says Britain should embrace AI doctors and nurses

  • Former Prime Minister Tony Blair urged Britain to embrace AI-driven doctors and nurses at SXSW London on June 2, 2025.
  • Blair emphasized that the NHS faces staff shortages, long wait times, and financial pressures, making AI adoption urgent to avoid stagnation.
  • Currently, over 60% of NHS cancer centers use AI for diagnostics and patient monitoring, helping reduce waiting lists and administrative burdens.
  • A December 2024 survey found 54% of Britons unaware of AI in healthcare, though Blair described this shift as the "most significant since the Industrial Revolution."
  • The event highlighted tensions as critics warn AI may undermine compassionate care and worsen inequalities, suggesting cautious but responsible AI integration is needed.
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Tony Blair says Britain should have AI doctors and nurses as former PM claims it's 'absurd' not to do more in the NHS

Former PM Tony Blair believes the NHS should go through rigorous digital transformation as he suggests Britain should be equipped with AI doctors and nurses.

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Tony Blair makes appearance at SXSW London: "You should have AI nurses, AI doctors"

Tony Blair has made an appearance at SXSW London at a talk about AI and government, claiming the UK should embrace "AI nurses" and "doctors"

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Tony Blair says Britain should embrace AI doctors and nurses

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare has sparked significant debate globally, and the United Kingdom is no exception. A recent article from The Times highlights a bold perspective from former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, who argues that Britain should embrace AI-driven doctors and nurses to avoid being left behind in what he […]

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Tony Blair: Britain should have AI doctors and nurses

The former PM says humanity is entering its biggest transformation since the Industrial Revolution and that it’s ‘absurd’ not to do more in the NHS

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Robo-doc will see you now: Tony Blair backs AI medics and nurses for the NHS

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Tony Blair Urges UK to Embrace AI Revolution or Risk Falling Behind

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