People increasingly are turning to AI for health questions but should it be trusted?
About one in six adults in the United States report using AI chatbots at least monthly for health information or advice, but research suggests that AI-generated health information can be inaccurate or lack transparency. Investment in AI technologies for healthcare is expanding rapidly, with the global generative AI healthcare sector projected to grow from $1.7 billion in 2023 to $15 billion by 2030.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) for health information is on the rise, with about one in six adults in the United States using AI chatbots at least monthly for health advice. However, research has raised concerns about the accuracy and transparency of AI-generated health information. Studies have found that AI tools can produce responses that are inaccurate, incomplete, or unsupported by evidence. Despite these limitations, investment in AI technologies for healthcare is expanding rapidly. The global generative AI healthcare sector is projected to grow from $1.7 billion in 2023 to $15 billion by 2030. Researchers have highlighted the need for caution when relying on AI systems for health information, citing issues such as lack of source transparency and potential safety concerns.
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