Younger Americans have become more likely to say AI will lead to worse health outcomes since 2022
% of U.S. adults who say using AI in healthcare for things like diagnoses and treatments will lead to __ patient health outcomes
Note: Respondents who answered “Not make much difference” or did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
“Americans Are Open to AI in Healthcare, but Want Humans Making Final Calls”
“Americans Are Open to AI in Healthcare, but Want Humans Making Final Calls”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Younger Americans have become more likely to say AI will lead to worse health outcomes since 2022
% of U.S. adults who say using AI in healthcare for things like diagnoses and treatments will lead to __ patient health outcomes
| Ages 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better | Worse | Better | Worse | Better | Worse | Better | Worse | |
| 2022 | 44 | 29 | 39 | 32 | 33 | 39 | 34 | 33 |
| 2026 | 31 | 45 | 35 | 39 | 38 | 35 | 42 | 26 |
Note: Respondents who answered “Not make much difference” or did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
“Americans Are Open to AI in Healthcare, but Want Humans Making Final Calls”
“Americans Are Open to AI in Healthcare, but Want Humans Making Final Calls”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
