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Health · Healthcare systems · published 2026-10-07 · via MedPage Today

Kennedy's AI Support Draws Criticism From MAHA Allies and Doctors

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed artificial intelligence at a MAHA summit, arguing it could help Americans check medical advice and reduce reliance on experts. Some MAHA allies criticized the move as cozying up to corporate AI interests, while medical experts said his view misunderstands how AI synthesizes medical literature and expertise. An HHS spokesperson said the technology could help patients understand their data and give doctors more time for care.

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Kennedy, the health secretary, spoke at a MAHA event featuring AI and Silicon Valley leaders. He argued the technology could let Americans question medical guidance themselves and reduce dependence on authorities. The summit drew sponsorship from OpenAI and Anthropic, plus other firms with government business, with fees reaching $300,000 and panel appearances alongside officials.

Some MAHA figures objected. Robert Malone criticized the sponsorships as transactional, while others said grassroots patients and physicians were sidelined. HHS spokesperson Emily Hilliard said

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