RFK Jr. Warns HHS Is Already Using AI

AI in the Federal Spotlight

During a discussion in New Hampshire, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made headlines by asserting that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is already using artificial intelligence technologies, framing it as a largely undisclosed deployment. Kennedy cited unspecified sources and conversations with whistleblowers to support his claims, warning that the implementation of AI within HHS may already be influencing key policy decisions without public transparency. His remarks come amid broader public debates on how federal agencies are integrating AI tools, particularly in sensitive areas like healthcare, where ethical and privacy concerns are paramount.

Transparency and Trust at Stake

Kennedy’s comments immediately sparked renewed calls for greater transparency from federal agencies regarding their use of AI. While government departments have begun exploring AI for tasks like document processing and data analysis, the lack of clear public disclosures fuels skepticism. Critics say if AI is already influencing public health policy or healthcare access, citizens deserve clarity on its role and oversight. Kennedy, who has repeatedly cast suspicion on federal health agencies, positions this revelation as part of a continuing narrative about unaccountable bureaucracies. His statement may increase pressure on HHS and other agencies to clarify how and where AI systems are being used.