More than a fifth of Americans admitted to following medical advice from artificial intelligence that was later proven wrong, according to a new report from AI platform Pearl.com.

Why It Matters

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence systems is leading to major changes in how Americans interact with technology, information and everyday services.

While it's already changed workplaces and, in some cases, boosted productivity, relying on it solely for medical advice opens up many ethical questions and could potentially lead to reduced health outcomes if the advice taken is wrong.

What To Know

While 22 percent of Americans said they had taken incorrect medical advice from AI, there was a significant portion of respondents that may look to AI first before going to a doctor with thei

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