The FDA’s clunky launch of Elsa, an AI tool to increase efficiency, has sparked concern from agency employees and outside ...

One of the concerns people have when they hear FDA is using AI in the drug approval process is that many people don't have a ...

The FDA has introduced Elsa, an internal AI tool to review safety data, identify labeling issues, and prioritize inspections, ...

The FDA has introduced Elsa, an internal AI tool to review safety data, identify labeling issues, and prioritize inspections, potentially speeding up responses to food safety issues like recalls.

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FDA staff tested Elsa on Monday with questions about FDA-approved products or other public information, only to find that it provided summaries that were either completely or partially wrong.

The FDA’s tool—nicknamed Elsa—is designed to assist employees with everything from scientific reviews to basic operations. Originally, the FDA planned to launch by June 30, ...

In May, FDA announced Elsa’s development and proposed use, suggesting that it is intended to streamline, in particular, the time-consuming process of drug evaluation and regulatory review.

Elsa may help process up to 500,000 pages of submitted data, the agency said. But there are limits. Some FDA staff said Elsa often gave wrong answers — what experts call “hallucinations ...

Meet Elsa, the FDA’s behind-the-scenes AI assistant helping spot food risks before they spread. Stephanie Gravalese. Sun, July 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM UTC. 3 min read. Food & Wine / FDA.