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FDA seeks feedback on generative AI regulations
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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health has issued a discussion paper seeking feedback on a potential regulatory framework for generative AI in medical devices, focusing on risk classification, premarket competency evaluations, and postmarket monitoring.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech, and 12 sources have reported it between 18 Aug 2026 and 19 Aug 2026.
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FDA's approach to generative AI is shifting toward accepting higher uncertainty before market with new postmarket monitoring duties. You need to prepare for ongoing safety data collection if your generative AI device plans US market entry.
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12 sources · first reported 18 Aug 2026 · latest 19 Aug 2026
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