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Medical transcription tool approved by Ontario linked to AI-generated news website

A medical transcription tool approved by Ontario's health ministry has been linked to an AI-generated news website that features fabricated doctor testimonials, an investigation found. The tool, which uses artificial intelligence to transcribe patient-doctor conversations, was cleared by the province despite concerns about its marketing practices.

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Medical transcription tool approved by Ontario linked to AI-generated news website
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Website touts testimonials from doctors who may not exist, investigation finds

8 Jun 2026 • 5 min read

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Zak Vescera Zak is a Vancouver-based reporter focusing on white-collar crime in British Columbia. He previously reported for The Tyee and The Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

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