Patients Wary of Governments, Companies Pushing AI as a Rural Healthcare Solution - KFF Health News
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A report indicates that individuals in rural areas harbor skepticism about artificial intelligence being promoted by public and private entities for their healthcare needs. Their concerns center on the reliability and impact of these technologies.
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