Regulating AI in Medicine: Dr. Robert Califf on Evidence, Innovation, and What Comes Next

In this episode of The Digital Pulse, we sit down with former FDA Commissioner Robert Califf to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of digital medicine, with a focus on generative AI. Drawing on his experience across academia, industry, and federal regulation, Dr. Califf reflects on a central challenge: innovation in AI is outpacing both clinicians and regulators.Dr. Califf explores how such technologies could reshape decision-making in medicine but also raises critical questions about trust, validation, and oversight. This episode offers a timely and nuanced perspective on how healthcare systems can responsibly integrate AI, balancing innovation with safety, and ensuring that both patients and clinicians remain at the center of digital transformation.Produced by Sohayla Eldeeb and Edited by Daniel Jung