WorkThe story, in brief
Reid Hoffman Thinks Doctors Should Ask AI for a Second Opinion
Reid Hoffman: Not using AI for medical decisions is 'bordering on malpractice.' Here's why that matters for your AI strategy.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
A prominent AI investor and founder is making a contrarian, high-stakes claim about AI in healthcare that challenges current medical practice norms. This signals emerging pressure on enterprises (hospitals, pharma) to integrate AI decision-support or face competitive/reputational risk.
The key facts
4 to knowReid Hoffman (LinkedIn cofounder) now leads AI drug discovery startup
Hoffman's claim: Not using AI for medical advice is 'bordering on committing malpractice'
Signals shift in healthcare AI from optional to expected standard of care
Published Apr 30, 2026 (recent, but close to April Fools date — plausibility note)
Go to the source
Wired AIwired.com
Publisher excerpt: The LinkedIn cofounder now has an AI drug discovery startup—and thinks not asking chatbots for medical advice is “bordering on committing malpractice.”