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At a Tennessee hospital, a nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say

June 1, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / KFF Health News

At a Tennessee hospital, a nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say

TL;DR

  • A nurse at a Tennessee hospital is accused of stealing fentanyl.
  • AI systems employed at the hospital did not detect the theft.
  • State records confirm the failure of AI to identify the drug diversion.