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Health Ministry Blocks AI Tools on Government Hospital Computers Over Data Security Fears
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First reported by Mako · Jun 26, 2026
What happened
Israel’s Health Ministry has blocked AI tools on government hospital computers after warning they could expose sensitive medical information. The ministry says only secure tools should be used, while it works on defenses that would allow safer AI adoption.
- 01Health Ministry blocked AI tools on government hospital computers.
- 02Officials cite cyber risk and possible exposure of sensitive medical data.
- 03Restrictions began in March amid heightened threats to the health system.
- 04Doctors and a Knesset committee previously warned about uncontrolled AI use.
- 05The ministry says it still wants AI adoption through secure, protected systems.
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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Health Ministry Blocks AI Tools on Government Hospital Computers Over Data Security Fears
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Health Ministry blocks AI access on government hospital networks over cyber fears
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