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I Won't Use AI Smart Health Features for My Own Sake. Here's Why


Published on 2025-03-11 11:03:11 - CNET
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  • Commentary: I've struggled with healthy anxiety most of my adult life, and new AI health tools only make me more concerned.

The article on MSN, titled "I Won’t Use AI Smart Health Features for My Own Sake, Here’s Why," discusses the author's reservations about integrating AI into personal health monitoring devices. The author expresses concerns over privacy, as these devices collect sensitive health data which could potentially be accessed or misused by third parties. There's also skepticism about the accuracy and reliability of AI in diagnosing health issues, pointing out that AI might not yet be advanced enough to replace human medical expertise. Additionally, the author fears the psychological impact of constant health monitoring, which could lead to hypochondria or unnecessary anxiety about one's health. The piece also touches on the potential for AI to create a dependency on technology for health management, possibly diminishing personal responsibility and the human touch in healthcare. Lastly, the author is wary of the commercialization of health data, where personal health information could be used for profit, influencing insurance premiums or being sold to advertisers.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/i-won-t-use-ai-smart-health-features-for-my-own-sake-here-s-why/ar-AA1xGQpe ]