OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space for health questions
230 million people ask ChatGPT health questions every week. OpenAI now gives those chats their own space and says they won't be used to train its models.
On January 7, OpenAI announced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated section of ChatGPT for health and wellness conversations, rolling out over the coming weeks.
Why
OpenAI says more than 230 million people ask ChatGPT health questions every week. Fidji Simo, OpenAI's CEO of Applications, framed it as a response to high costs, overbooked doctors and a lack of continuity in care.
How it works
- Health chats are kept separate from other conversations
- If you ask a health question elsewhere, ChatGPT nudges you to switch to Health
- You can connect apps such as Apple Health, MyFitnessPal and Function
- OpenAI says Health conversations won't be used to train its models
A caution
OpenAI's own terms say ChatGPT is not intended for diagnosing or treating any condition. For anything serious, see a doctor.
Our take
A big step, but protecting health data is critical. AI can help; it should not replace your doctor.
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