At a Make America Healthy Again event, Robert F. Kennedy claimed AI would confirm his anti-vaccine views and challenge public health guidance. He suggested AI would contradict health experts and validate his misinformation about vaccines and public health measures.
Kennedy argued that AI would provide second opinions on medical advice, surpassing doctors in knowledge. He claimed AI could challenge claims about masks, social distancing, and vaccines, asserting that it would offer a more informed perspective.
When tested, major AI models like Google’s Gemini and ChatGPT provided responses that aligned with expert medical opinions. They confirmed that masks and social distancing are effective public health measures and that vaccines can prevent infection and transmission.
"If somebody tells you masks work, trust the experts, AI may tell you otherwise," Kennedy said. He claimed AI would offer a more informed view than medical professionals, though the models checked did not support this assertion.
The event, hosted at the Waldorf Astoria, included sponsors like OpenAI and Anthropic, which contradicted MAHA’s usual stance of opposing corporate influence. The summit also featured health insurance executives, drugmakers, and telehealth companies, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
Kennedy acknowledged AI has some downsides, but he quoted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, suggesting AI should be used by doctors. The event has led to internal conflict within MAHA, with some members feeling betrayed by the corporate involvement.
Source: arstechnica
