Bringing Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Health Information Seeking Behavior: A Study of AI and Information Seeking Research

This paper explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on information seeking behavior research and practice, including the need to scrutinize existing information seeking theory, challenge the understood behavioral norms, and consider redefining information literacy and information retrieval education. The historical examination spans from the 1950s to the present, with a specific focus on recent developments in health information seeking and the evaluation of medical information sources. Key to this exploration are ongoing debates in healthcare, ethics, and AI and information literacy education, which represent important dimensions of the impact of emerging technology on information-seeking behavior. The insights provided by this research can be useful for both researchers and practitioners, aiding them in navigating the evolving landscape shaped by AI technology.