RFK Jr. Sparks Debate with AI-Driven Health Policy Overhaul
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial proposal to integrate artificial intelligence into federal health agencies has drawn sharp criticism from scientific and public health communities. His plan to replace traditional expert input with AI-driven models—including phasing out animal testing at the FDA—faces skepticism over its feasibility and potential to amplify vaccine misinformation.
Critics warn that automating systems like the VAERS vaccine safety database risks data integrity and public trust. Kennedy's dismissal of expert guidance in favor of algorithmic decision-making reflects a broader ideological shift that could destabilize evidence-based health policy.