At a Make America Healthy Again event, Robert F. Kennedy argued that artificial intelligence will liberate Americans from the "tyranny" of medical facts and expertise. During a fireside chat with JD Vance, the Health Secretary suggested using AI for second opinions, claiming it is "better informed than any doctor in the country." Kennedy, who lacks medical or public health experience, predicted AI would contradict mainstream guidance on masks, social distancing, and vaccines.
He stated that Americans would no longer need to trust public officials or experts because they could verify medical advice independently. However, when tested, AI models like Google Gemini and ChatGPT affirmed that masks and social distancing are effective public health measures. Kennedy's claims that AI would vindicate his contrarian views on public health were not supported by the technology's actual responses.
Source: Ars Technica · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing