1 month ago
OpenAI Launches Health Feature in ChatGPT
OpenAI has added a new feature called Health in ChatGPT.
This lets users connect their health information from Apple Health and medical records to get personalized health advice.
ChatGPT can help understand lab results, track changes, and give tips based on sleep and exercise habits.
Over 300 million people use ChatGPT for health questions weekly.
The feature has extra privacy protections, and data won't be used for ads or training AI models.
Users can disconnect their health accounts anytime, and data will be deleted within 30 days.
The feature is available on web and iOS for US users aged 18 and above.
OpenAI launches Health in ChatGPT for personalized health support.
Connects Apple Health and medical records for contextual advice.
Available to US users aged 18+ on web and iOS.
Data encrypted and not used for ads or AI training.
Users can disconnect accounts and data is deleted within 30 days.
- Who
- OpenAI
- What
- Launched Health in ChatGPT feature
- Where
- US
- When
- Currently rolling out
- Why
- To provide personalized health-related support
Privacy Advocates
Healthcare Innovators
Data Security
Privacy Advocates
Express concerns about the potential risks of storing sensitive health data with AI systems.
Healthcare Innovators
Highlight the benefits of centralized health data for personalized medical advice and better health management.
Key facts
- Feature Name
- Health in ChatGPT
- Availability
- US users aged 18+ on web and iOS
- Supported Services
- Apple Health, supported medical records, One Medical, Function Health
- Privacy Protections
- Encrypted data, not used for training AI models or targeted ads
- Data Deletion
- Synced data deleted within 30 days of disconnection
Quotes
OpenAI
OpenAI spokesperson
“You can choose to securely connect Apple Health and supported medical records so ChatGPT can help you understand your information in context, keep track of what has changed, and have more informed, personalized conversations.”
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