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Kennedy Jr. says that Americans should consult artificial intelligence rather than a doctor. Dr. Céline Gounder says this is a bad idea.","published":"2026-09-30T15:40:00Z","seen":"2026-09-30T16:16:05Z","lang":"en","country":"US","source":{"id":"kite-cbsnews-com-062e7e","name":"cbsnews.com","domain":"cbsnews.com","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q861764","name":"Q861764","type":"broadcaster","country":"US","designations":["specialty channel","television production company"]}},"via":"kite-cbsnews-com-062e7e","topics":["colorado","new-york-city"],"entities":[{"id":"Q1352872","name":"Robert F. 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