Why do some people trust an AI chatbot over a doctor? A scholar who studies behavioral decision-making examines a lawsuit that offers a revealing look at how trust is built — and sometimes misplaced — in healthcare.
https://theconversation.com/what-pennsylvanias-ai-chatbot-lawsuit-teaches-us-about-the-psychology-behind-medical-trust-283865
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