OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health for All U.S. Users as Weekly Health Queries Surge to 300 Million
Summary
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health for all U.S. users 18+ across free and paid plans, integrating personal medical data as weekly health queries hit a record 300 million, even as the company faces legal scrutiny over a potentially dangerous medical suggestion.
Key Points
- OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Health to all U.S. users over 18 across free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans, allowing health-related queries to draw from connected personal data including medical records, Apple Health, and fitness platforms.
- Health queries on ChatGPT have surged to 300 million per week, up from 230 million in January, with 70% of those queries occurring outside the dedicated health hub, prompting OpenAI to integrate health insights across all general chats.
- The launch comes amid legal and safety scrutiny, including a lawsuit from a Florida pastor over a potentially dangerous medical suggestion, though OpenAI maintains its service is not intended for diagnosis or treatment and urges users to seek professional medical advice.