Rising Trust in AI for Health Information Among Adults
A recent KFF poll shows an increasing number of adults are turning to AI for health advice, similar to their use of social media, influenced by healthcare costs and access issues.
According to a KFF poll conducted on March 25, 2026, there is a notable rise in the number of adults who trust AI for health information.
The poll reveals that approximately 30% of adults use social media for health advice on a monthly basis, indicating a shift in how individuals seek health-related guidance.
Factors such as the need for community connection and the demand for immediate answers appear to be driving this trend toward digital health resources.
Updates
Update at 09:00 UTC on 2026-03-25
KFF reported A new KFF Tracking Poll reveals that 32% of adults have sought health information from AI chatbots, matching the number who use social media for the same purpose.
Sources: KFF
Update at 12:00 UTC on 2026-03-26
KFF reported KFF's latest Tracking Poll reveals that one-third of adults have turned to AI chatbots for health advice in the past year.
Sources: KFF
Update at 12:00 UTC on 2026-06-17
KFF reported This poll finds that about 3 in 10 adults turn to social media for health information and advice at least monthly. Community connection and the need for immediate answers are the top reasons why people are turning to these tools. Slim major.
Sources: KFF