Patient and Physician Exposure to Artificial Intelligence Hype

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Technology
• Medical Informatics
• Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

Background:

• Patients and physicians are increasingly exposed to corporate promotion of artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare.
• The hype surrounding AI products may influence patient behavior and attitudes toward healthcare.
• Corporate AI promotion may downplay limitations and emphasize benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

• To inform physicians about the potential benefits and risks of AI in medicine.
• To encourage critical evaluation of AI healthcare products despite promotional hype.

Main Methods:

• This study is a conceptual analysis and review of existing literature on AI in healthcare.
• It examines the impact of corporate AI promotion on stakeholders.

Main Results:

• AI hype can shape perceptions by focusing on potential benefits while obscuring limitations.
• Physicians are routinely exposed to this hype as AI integration grows.

Conclusions:

• Physicians must be aware of both the advantages and disadvantages of AI products.
• A balanced understanding is crucial for informed adoption and use of AI in clinical practice.