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Kennedy Advocates AI in Health, Sparks Vaccine Safety Debate

7/4/2025

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In a compelling interview, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared his ambitious vision for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, advocating for an "AI revolution" to replace animal testing and revamp the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. However, experts caution that his anti-vaccine views could jeopardize public health and undermine vaccine safety.

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In a compelling interview, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared his ambitious vision for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, advocating for an "AI revolution" to replace animal testing and revamp the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. However, experts caution that his anti-vaccine views could jeopardize public health and undermine vaccine safety.