Eric Topol warns AI chatbots risk deskilling young physicians and trainees
EricTopol · x · 2026-09-25
- Eric Topol amplified a New York Times opinion piece on AI transforming medical practice, flagging a key concern.
- The worry: deskilling and "never-skilling" among younger physicians, trainees, and students who lean on pocket chatbots.
- Quoted line: "Now, the chatbot in my pocket reassures me that I will always know enough, or have access to the cloud-based intelligence." Discussed with Adam Rodman.
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