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India's doctors are using AI and fearing it

Nearly half of Indian clinicians use AI daily, but a majority fear leaving the profession by 2030.

21 Jul 20261 min readAI4U Desk

The opening slide of the @ai4uindia post.
The opening slide of the @ai4uindia post.

India's healthcare is standing at a quiet crossroads as technology reshapes medicine faster than many practitioners feel ready for. A new report reveals that nearly 48% of Indian doctors and clinicians are already integrating AI tools into their daily work, citing improvements in patient care today.

Yet, this rapid adoption comes with a striking paradox. Alongside the daily use of these tools, 69% of doctors in India report fearing they will leave the profession entirely by 2030. Adoption is racing ahead of trust, creating real stakes for the medical workforce as AI steps into clinics, diagnostic rooms, and patient consultations.

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