Americans Have Mixed Feelings About AI in Health Care, Poll Finds [Video]

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Most Americans think AI can improve health careA poll found majorities think AI can minimize human errors, reduce wait times and help doctors focus on patientsHowever, people still find the concept a little scary, and have concerns regarding data privacy

THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Most Americans believe artificial intelligence should be used to improve health care, a new national survey reports.

However, many are still a little queasy over some of the implications of widespread AI use, the poll found.

The Ohio State University survey found that most Americans think AI can be beneficial:

75% think AI could help minimize human errors71% would like AI to reduce wait times70% would be comfortable with AI taking notes during an appointment66% believe AI could improve work-life balance for health care providers

But just over half (56%) said they still find AI in health care a little scary, and 70% have concerns about …