{"id":3462,"date":"2026-03-13T11:58:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cancerdisinfo.org\/?p=3462"},"modified":"2026-03-13T11:59:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:59:31","slug":"microsoft-says-people-are-using-ai-most-often-to-ask-about-health-related-topics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cancerdisinfo.org\/tr\/microsoft-says-people-are-using-ai-most-often-to-ask-about-health-related-topics\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft says people are using AI most often to ask about health-related topics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Microsoft has released<\/a> a comprehensive analysis of how its Copilot AI tool is being utilized. Examining a sample of 37.5 million conversations from 2025, the research identifies health-related inquiries as the primary reason for AI usage. Users increasingly turn to AI via mobile devices for health advice due to its instant accessibility and ease of use.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These findings align with the Digital 2026 report, which previously highlighted the intersection of AI, health, and internet trends. According to that report, the most popular activities for Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLM) involve seeking therapy and companionship. Additionally, generating solutions for a healthier lifestyle ranks among the top ten most frequent activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trend is equally prevalent in Turkey, where AI’s role in healthcare has become so significant that some news<\/a> outlets have begun using the nickname “Dr. AI<\/strong>” to describe the phenomenon.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health is one of the top areas where people use AI in daily life. What about cancer patients?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The application of AI in oncology is both expanding and diversifying. It is utilized across the entire spectrum of healthcare, from clinical R&D and diagnostic to drug safety and patient adherence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, research into the actual usage patterns of cancer patients remains scarce. While various AI tools are rigorously tested for accuracy and reliability, understanding how patients themselves engage with these technologies is a field still in its infancy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancer patients are cautious about AI <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to a study<\/a> of 666 cancer patients, although the vast majority (%98) are aware of AI, only %31 feel confident enough to explain the technology to others. Furthermore, %26 of participants reported using AI in the past, while only %5 specifically utilized it for health information or medical advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a study<\/a> conducted with 508 cancer patients and their caregivers at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Oncology, frequently asked questions by cancer patients online were compiled and presented to artificial intelligence. The AI-generated responses were evaluated for quality and readability. Participants were selected from patients with the most prevalent cancer types (colorectal, breast, lung and prostate). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following are the most frequent questions asked online by patients, categorized by cancer type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n