White adults are more likely than Black or Hispanic adults to say they want to be told if AI is used for diagnoses, medical scans or explaining lab results
% of U.S. adults who say a healthcare provider or their office should tell them if AI is being used in their healthcare to …
| Yes | No | Not sure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule a medical appointment | |||
| White | 57 | 33 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 60 | 25 | 14 |
| Black | 46 | 37 | 14 |
| Asian* | 53 | 41 | 6 |
| Take notes during a medical appointment | |||
| White | 75 | 17 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 18 | 13 |
| Black | 62 | 21 | 15 |
| Asian* | 67 | 24 | 9 |
| Make a diagnosis | |||
| White | 86 | 7 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 14 | 13 |
| Black | 64 | 18 | 15 |
| Asian* | 83 | 10 | 6 |
| Analyze medical scans | |||
| White | 85 | 8 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 78 | 10 | 12 |
| Black | 65 | 16 | 16 |
| Asian* | 84 | 8 | 8 |
| Order prescription refills | |||
| White | 65 | 26 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 21 | 15 |
| Black | 58 | 22 | 18 |
| Asian* | 63 | 31 | 7 |
| Explain lab results | |||
| White | 84 | 9 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 13 | 12 |
| Black | 65 | 18 | 15 |
| Asian* | 77 | 17 | 7 |
* Estimates for Asian adults are representative of English speakers only.
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown. White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race.
Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown. White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
