Hundreds of millions are already treating AI as a health adviser
jonc101x · x · 2026-07-27
- The author argues that hundreds of millions of people are already asking AI systems health questions and acting on the answers.
- A disclaimer at the bottom of the screen, or buried terms of service, is unlikely to change user behavior.
- The post frames the issue as evidence that AI medical advice is already in active use, not a future risk.
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