Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the life sciences sector — and its impact on the medical devices industry is particularly significant, especially after the coming into force of the EU AI Act. From diagnostics to patient monitoring and personalized treatments, AI-powered medical technologies are reshaping the future of healthcare in Italy, Europe, and globally. But as innovation accelerates, so does the need for a robust legal framework — especially under the recently adopted AI Act.
A potential AI Act vs GDPR conflict might arise from the tension between the AI Act’s goal of addressing algorithmic bias and the GDPR’s strict privacy protections, making it difficult for companies to process sensitive personal data for that purpose while remaining compliant.