Data from a nationally representative YouGov survey of 2,100 UK adults, conducted between 13th and 14th July 2026 and weighted to ONS population estimates, demonstrates that 8 % of the adult population now turns to standalone AI tools as their first port of call when seeking health information, advice, or guidance. This shift aligns consumer AI adoption directly with long-standing social mechanisms, matching the proportion of citizens who rely on advice from friends or family

The Hungarian life sciences, medical technology, and biotechnology sectors represent a highly concentrated, export-driven industry defined by a strong academic foundation and a transition from traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing to advanced digital health, medical deep tech, and artificial intelligence. The sector comprises approximately 150 to 180 export-driven medical device manufacturing enterprises, alongside around 90 biotechnology companies and a broader network of