OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Health to all U.S. users over 18 on free and paid plans, letting them link personal data from Apple Health, Epic and other platforms. The feature, tested since January amid rising health queries and a lawsuit over bad advice, still carries a disclaimer against using it for formal diagnosis.

• ChatGPT Health is now available to all US users 18+ across free and paid plans, letting them connect data from Apple Health, Epic, and similar platforms into any chat.
• Health-related queries on ChatGPT have jumped from 230 million to 300 million per week since January testing began.
• OpenAI still disclaims the tool for diagnosis or treatment, a stance relevant to a lawsuit claiming ChatGPT discouraged a Florida pastor from seeing a doctor.

OpenAI has introduced a Health mode for ChatGPT, allowing users to securely share health information and connect medical records and wearables. While this aims to enhance accessibility and privacy, concerns arise over the potential for misleading medical advice and data security, especially given previous incidents involving harmful guidance.

• OpenAI launched a Health mode letting ChatGPT users connect medical records and wearables, claiming encrypted, separate storage from regular chat history despite not being HIPAA-compliant.
• Over 230 million people already ask ChatGPT medical questions weekly, so this formalizes existing behavior rather than creating new use.
• Past cases of harmful chatbot advice leading to hospitalization or death raise doubts about safety despite physician-shaped guidelines meant to redirect users to real doctors.
• Mental health support was notably excluded from the update, raising questions about OpenAI's priorities on user safety.