RFK Jr. claims AI is better informed than doctors

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 15:03 · Archive

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Americans should consult artificial intelligence rather than doctors.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US Health and Human Services Secretary, has stated that Americans should consult artificial intelligence rather than doctors, claiming that AI is 'better informed' than medical professionals.

Dr. Céline Gounder has responded negatively to Kennedy's claim. Ars Technica reported that Kennedy believes AI will free people from the 'tyranny' of medical facts and expertise, noting that whilst AI is imperfect and prone to hallucination, it appears to hallucinate less than Kennedy.

How it is being reported

• RFK Jr. thinks AI will free us from the "tyranny" of medical facts, expertiseAI is far from a perfect resource. But it seems to hallucinate less than Kennedy.Ars Technica · 30 Sept, 20:31
• Doctor reacts to RFK Jr.'s claim that AI is "better informed" than doctorsHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says that Americans should consult artificial intelligence rather than a doctor. Dr. Céline Gounder says this is a bad idea.CBS News · 30 Sept, 16:40

In this story: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · Céline Gounder · Health and Human Services

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