If these trials are deemed successful by NHS leadership, Aire could become a common feature in all NHS trusts in five to 10 years. Reports from the U.K. indicate that around one in five licensed medical practitioners already resort to AI programs like the popular chatbot ChatGPT in clinical practice, such as by helping write letters for patients after appointments or even by asking chatbots to help diagnose illnesses.
Surveys also indicate that a majority of people in the U.K. are in favor of implementing AI to support the healthcare sector's patient care efforts. However, around one in six people are concerned that relying too much on AI could make the quality of healthcare worse.