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.

Health /tag/health Medical transcription tool approved by Ontario linked to AI-generated news website Website touts testimonials from doctors who may not exist, investigation finds 8 Jun 2026 • 5 min read Copied to clipboard Zak Vescera /staff/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. Democracy needs you. Subscribe today to support independent Canadian journalism. Dig Deeper Our databases turn public records into public power. Dig in to find the real story on lobbying, donations, contracts, access to information releases and more. Search