Americans Use AI for Health Advice
Analysis based on 23 articles · First reported Apr 14, 2026 · Last updated Apr 15, 2026
The increasing use of AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft===Microsoft Copilot for health advice indicates a growing market for AI in healthcare, potentially impacting traditional healthcare providers and technology companies. Concerns about accuracy and privacy, highlighted by KFF and the American Medical Association, suggest a need for regulation and responsible AI development.
A recent Gallup poll, supported by other surveys from KFF and Pew Research Center, indicates that approximately one-quarter of U.S. adults have used AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft===Microsoft Copilot for health information or advice in the past 30 days. This trend is driven by a desire for quick answers and, for some, by the high cost and inconvenience of traditional healthcare. While AI is seen as an upgraded web search tool by experts like Dr. Karandeep Singh, there are significant concerns about the accuracy of information and privacy, as noted by Dr. Bobby Mukkamala of the American Medical Association and KFF. Despite the rise of AI, most Americans still seek professional medical care, but the use of AI is bridging care gaps for younger and lower-income individuals.
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