AI Health Searches Surge: 61% of US Adults Now Use AI for Medical Information
A significant shift in how Americans seek health information is underway, according to recent findings. The percentage of US adults using AI for health-related queries has surged to 61%, marking a dramatic increase from just 2% reported in 2024.
The research also highlights an important distinction in user trust. Patients demonstrate considerably higher confidence in AI tools when they are integrated into their healthcare provider's secure portal, being three times more likely to trust information from these channels compared to public AI chatbots.
This trend reflects both growing acceptance of AI in everyday decision-making and increasing comfort with digital health tools. The gap between secure portal AI and public chatbot trust suggests that users may prioritize the credibility and privacy assurances that come with established healthcare relationships.
The rapid adoption rate underscores how quickly AI tools have become embedded in personal health management, potentially reshaping how patients research symptoms, understand conditions, and engage with medical information.