Aflac President: Why AI Shouldn't Drive Your Healthcare The recent study revealing that 76% of Gen Z adults and 63% of millennials turn to artificial intelligence (AI) as their first line of primary healthcare before seeing a doctor is a clarion call for a more nuanced conversation about the role of technology in health care.
This trend represents a disturbing shift towards self diagnosis and reliance on digital tools, rather than human expertise.
While AI can be useful in understanding medical terminology and potential risks, it falls short when providing actionable guidance or actual treatment.