A third of American adults use AI chatbots for health information, experts caution

A recent report on the 'Catch Me Up' show highlighted that about one-third of American adults now use AI chatbots to seek health information, according to SurvivorNet CEO Steve Alperin, as reported by KRTV, WKBW, and WTKR.

Alperin explained that while AI chatbots can provide useful health information, there are significant risks where these tools can be dangerously inaccurate or misleading.

He specifically advised cancer patients to be cautious about what they ask AI chatbots, emphasizing that some questions should never be posed to these automated systems due to potential misinformation.

This discussion was part of a broader episode covering the recent historic midterm elections and other topics, but the health segment focused on the growing reliance on AI technology for medical information and the need for careful use.