Convenience Beats Accuracy for Health Info

Survey tables show that Americans who use social media and AI chatbots for health information rate those sources as more convenient than accurate. The data highlights a tradeoff between ease of access and perceived reliability that varies by age and platform. — If many people prioritize convenient over credible health sources, public-health campaigns and platform regulations must address access and trust, not just content accuracy.

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Appendix A: Supplemental tables on health information questions

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Pew Research appendix table noting: 'Users of social media and AI chatbots for health information are more likely to say they are convenient than accurate.'