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Kidney stones and AI: Can a chatbot replace a doctor?

Researchers say chatbot advice can vary by prompt and may include fabricated citations, while users trade HIPAA protections for faster, personalized answers.

Summary by Medical Xpress
More and more patients, instead of going straight to a doctor, first consult a chatbot about their symptoms. Artificial intelligence responds quickly, clearly, and without queues. But are its answers safe for patients?

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Time Magazine broke the news in United States on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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