The Doctor Is Not Real. More Americans Comfortable Consulting AI for Health Info

Source: PCMag.com· Rob Pegoraro· August 26, 2026
The Doctor Is Not Real. More Americans Comfortable Consulting AI for Health Info

The latest report from Pew Research Center finds that just over one in three Americans have leaned on a conversational AI service for medical guidance, except in one key area. Americans are increasingly willing to consult an AI chatbot for medical help before…

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