Generative AI & ambient assistants — reducing burnout without replacing clinicians Beyond image analysis, generative and ambient AI (conversation summarizers, note-taking assistants) are now being piloted and launched to reduce documentation time. Recent deployments emphasize strict privacy controls, clinician review loops, and regulatory oversight to prevent hallucination of facts. Early adopter health systems report mixed but promising results: faster charting and better time for patient-facing tasks when systems are well-integrated and governance is strong. Clinics interested in these tools should trial them in low-risk settings, clearly define human oversight, and measure time-saved plus effect on clinical accuracy before broad rollout.