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New Gallup poll finds that low-income Americans are turning to AI as a replacement for expensive doctor's visits. Only 14% of all Americans use AI for this reason, but this figure jumps to 32% among the lowest income bracket (<$24,000). A plurality of Americans distrust AI's use in healthcare.
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Key Points
- A new Gallup poll reports that some Americans are using AI-generated health information as a substitute for costly doctor visits.
- While 14% of all Americans who use AI say it led them to skip a provider visit in the past 30 days, the share rises sharply to 32% among the lowest-income group (under $24,000).
- The poll suggests the behavior could affect an estimated 14 million U.S. adults if the results are applied to the full adult population.
- At the same time, a plurality of Americans distrust AI’s use in healthcare, indicating both growing reliance and persistent skepticism.
- Overall, the findings point to affordability and access pressures shaping how lower-income Americans adopt AI for health-related decisions.
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