# AI monitoring in healthcare & Engineers push back on AI - AI News (Jul 18, 2026)

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Podcast: [The Automated Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-automated-daily-6466996)
Published: 2026-07-18T15:26:33+00:00
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