Majority of Americans Want Doctors to Reveal When AI Is Used in Care
A Pew Research Center survey of 3,488 U.S. adults finds most people consider it important for clinicians to disclose AI use, especially for tasks that affect medical decisions.
Pew Research Center surveyed 3,488 U.S. adults in late June 2026 about expectations for AI transparency in healthcare. Over 80% want to be informed when AI analyzes scans, makes diagnoses or interprets lab results, while 72% favor disclosure for AI note-taking, 64% for prescription refills and 56% for scheduling. The demand for disclosure rises with age and is strongest among women and White respondents.
About two-thirds of adults say they would like more say over how AI is employed in their treatment, yet only 16% report that a provider has actually used AI for them, and many of those are unsure how it was applied. The findings highlight a gap between patient expectations and awareness of AI’s role in clinical settings.
Why it matters
Understanding patient expectations helps shape policies on AI transparency and consent in medical practice.
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