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SUMANA REDDY, MD

FPM. 2026;33(3):12-16.

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As new AI tools emerge, we must learn to critically evaluate their output while understanding that how we ask a question often determines the accuracy of the answer.

Dr. Reddy is a family physician and founder of Acacia Family Medical Group, an independent practice in Salinas, Calif.

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