Conducted in November, the survey gathered insights from 2,099 U.S. adults aged 18 and older, exploring public perceptions of AI’s role in healthcare. Here are five key takeaways:
- Fifty-nine percent of Americans believe AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment will enhance health outcomes within the next decade, and 57% think it will lower costs.
- Seventy-five percent said they see a role for AI in training healthcare professionals, emphasizing the importance of integrating technology into healthcare education.
- Seventy-seven percent said they believe AI could reduce healthcare disparities within five years, particularly through early disease detection (42%) and AI-powered diagnostic tools providing affordable care options (36%).
- Despite this enthusiasm, nearly nine in 10 Americans (88%) expressed concerns about AI in healthcare, with over half (58%) citing a lack of human oversight as a significant issue.
- Americans are open to using AI for a range of services, including remote monitoring of chronic conditions (35%), predictive health alerts (33%), and virtual health assistance (31%).
