The AI Prescription: A Dubious Diagnosis for Health Care A recent UK study has found that one in seven people are opting to consult AI chatbots over seeing a doctor for health advice, with long NHS waiting lists cited as the primary reason.
This trend raises concerns about the increasing reliance on unregulated AI tools for healthcare advice.
The study highlights the growing use of AI tools in clinical settings, where responsibility often falls on clinicians despite their limited control over how these tools are introduced.