In this article, the author examines the philosophical issues associated with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in medicine. Currently, the use of AI technologies in the field of medical sciences is one of the most important trends in the world of health. ‘Smart’ AI systems are able to learn from their own experience, adapt in the environment and, according to the parameters of the assigned tasks, can make decisions that in the past belonged only to humans. These AI technologies provide an opportunity to take diagnostics, treatment and disease prevention to a higher level. Particular attention is paid to the ethics and moral obligations of AI developers and healthcare professionals in the transition to such digital medicine.