US EditionPolls Show Some Americans Use AI for Health Advice, Though Most Still See Doctors
Gallup found 25% of U.S. adults used AI for health information in the past 30 days, often for quick answers or lower-cost access.
- A Gallup poll published Wednesday found that roughly one-quarter of U.S. adults used artificial intelligence for health advice in the past 30 days, reflecting a growing habit among Americans seeking quick medical information.
- Despite rising AI use, most Americans prioritize traditional care, with about 85% reporting they consulted a healthcare professional in the past year, according to surveys from KFF and Pew Research Center.
- Tiffany Davis, a 42-year-old in Mesquite, Texas, consults ChatGPT for immediate feedback when professional care is inconvenient; about 4 in 10 respondents sought help outside business hours, while others cited cost or time constraints.
- Public opinion remains divided, with 34% of users distrusting AI accuracy while others value the ability to ask 'more evolved questions' before appointments; about three-quarters express concern regarding medical data privacy.
- Individuals like Tamara Ruppart of Los Angeles note that relying on technology for serious conditions feels 'too risky,' and the medical community emphasizes that AI should complement, not substitute, professional physician oversight.
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AI vs doctors: Why people are turning to AI for health advice
New York: When Tiffany Davis has a question about a symptom from the weight-loss injections she's taking, she doesn't call her doctor. She pulls out her phone and consults ChatGPT."I'll just basically let ChatGPT know my status, how I'm feeling," said the 42-year-old in Mesquite, Texas. "I use it for anything that I'm experiencing."Turning to artificial intelligence tools for health advice has become a habit for Davis and many other Americans, a…
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Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls
Many Americans are turning to artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT for health advice. A Gallup poll out Wednesday found that about 1 in 4 U.S. adults had used AI for health information in the past month.
Millions of Americans Turn to AI for Medical Advice Before, After, and Even
In a groundbreaking study unveiled in April 2026, researchers from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America have uncovered that approximately 25% of U.S. adults—over 66 million individuals—have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) tools or chatbots to obtain physical or mental healthcare information and advice. This remarkable statistic signals a paradigm shift in how […]
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