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One in seven people have used AI instead of seeing a GP, study finds (www.kcl.ac.uk)
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One in five people who use AI for health advice say it has discouraged them from seeking professional healthcare

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[–] blarghly@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

I feel like this is not really news. Just replace AI with "searched online". We've been doing it for years. Even if you live somewhere where seeing a GP is fast and free, it still isn't as convenient as asking the internet, reading that your problem is probably nothing, and shrugging.