Physicians’ views on AI becoming more positive

The latest physician survey from the American Medical Association (AMA) indicates physicians’ views of AI are turning more positive over time. Comfort with and use of AI has grown, according to the AMA, which found that 80% of physicians now use AI professionally. The survey found that more than 76% of physicians believe AI can help their ability to care for patients, up from 65% in 2023. It also found that 70% of physicians believe that patients’ use of general-purpose AI chatbots for health information or decision-making is positive or has no impact. While doctors express concerns over patient privacy (86%), relationship-building, and skill loss (88%), they also believe that more training and inclusion of physicians in AI development (85%) will help over time.