The Trump administration’s use of artificial intelligence to deny medical care to seniors, through a program called WISeR, has been a disaster. Technical issues, long delays, and puzzling denials have caused frustration among healthcare providers and suffering among patients. Reports of patients crying in pain while waiting for care have highlighted the human cost of this experiment.

Lawmakers have been trying to get answers and shut down the program, but Republicans have blocked efforts to release more documents. The program, which aims to reduce fraud and waste, is now facing questions about its legality after the Government Accountability Office found that Trump officials did not follow proper procedure.

While the administration tries to conceal the details, the backlash is growing. Rep. Suzan DelBene stated that the more Americans learn about WISeR, the more outraged they become at the administration’s actions. The program, which is set to run until 2031, is expanding despite its current problems.

In a world where AI is supposed to make life easier, this experiment is a stark reminder of the potential dangers of relying too heavily on technology. The pain and suffering caused by the denial of care could be avoided with more human oversight.