7 months ago
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health for Medical Support
OpenAI has created a new feature called ChatGPT Health.
This feature helps people ask questions about their health.
Users can also upload their medical records and connect apps like MyFitnessPal, Apple Health, and Function.
This makes it easier for people to get health information and support all in one place.
OpenAI wants ChatGPT to be the best place for people to find health information, which is something many people already use it for.
The feature is designed to support, not replace, medical care.
It helps people understand their health information better and prepare for important medical conversations.
OpenAI is taking extra steps to protect sensitive health information.
The rollout is happening gradually, starting with a small beta group, and will eventually be available to all users, including free-tier users.
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health for health-related queries.
Users can upload medical records and connect wellness apps like MyFitnessPal, Apple Health, and Function.
Aims to make ChatGPT a go-to place for health information, with over 230 million health queries weekly.
Designed to support, not replace, medical care, helping users understand health information and prepare for medical conversations.
Initial rollout to a small group of early users, with plans to expand access soon.
- Who
- OpenAI
- What
- Launched ChatGPT Health for medical support
- Where
- Globally, with US-only medical record integrations
- When
- 7th January (Wednesday)
- Why
- To make ChatGPT a go-to place for health information
Key facts
- Company
- OpenAI
- Product
- ChatGPT Health
- Features
- Health queries, medical record uploads, wellness app integration
- Integrated Apps
- MyFitnessPal, Apple Health, Function, Peloton, Weight Watchers, AllTrails, Instacart
- Purpose
- Access health information, medical support
- Initial Availability
- Small group of early users, expanding soon
- Data Protection
- Encrypted conversations, MFA, 30-day chat deletion
- Eligibility
- People outside of the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the UK who have ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans
Timeline
OpenAI found ChatGPT's responses on suicide harmful, prompting a safer version.
Inconsistencies and risks led to 1.2 million users showing suicidal intent.
OpenAI introduced a balanced ChatGPT, addressing mental health concerns.
The new version curbed ChatGPT's overly engaging nature.
ChatGPT Health launched, integrating health records and wellness apps.
Quotes
Fidji Simo
CEO of Applications at OpenAI
“AI doesn’t replace medical care, but it can play an important role in helping people navigate a complicated healthcare system.”
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“We’ve done a lot of work to make sure the model is informative without ever being alarmist.”
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OpenAI
A San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company
“You can securely connect medical records and wellness apps to ground conversations in your own health information, so responses are more relevant and useful to you. Designed in close collaboration with physicians, ChatGPT Health helps people take a more active role in understanding and managing their health and wellness while supporting, not replacing, care from clinicians.”
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Sources
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