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RFK Jr. says AI will free humanity from the 'tyranny' of medical facts and expertise

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On 1 October 2026, Ars Technica reported that US Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. said AI will free humanity from the 'tyranny' of medical facts and expertise. The report also notes that AI is far from a perfect resource, but its model hallucinations appear to be fewer than Kennedy's own statements. So far this is the only report on the matter, with no follow-up or contradiction of earlier coverage.

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Oct 1
  1. Ars Technica · AI
    RFK Jr. thinks AI will free us from the "tyranny" of medical facts, expertise

    US Health Secretary RFK Jr. thinks AI will free us from the "tyranny" of medical facts and expertise. The article notes that AI is far from a perfect resource, but its model hallucinations appear to be less frequent than Kennedy's own statements.

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