> At a Glance
> – OpenAI is adding a ChatGPT Health tab to its chatbot.
> – It lets you upload medical records and sync wellness apps like Apple Health.
> – The service is in beta and not yet live.
> – Why it matters: Your sensitive health data may sit outside HIPAA protections, raising privacy concerns.
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT into personal health care. The new ChatGPT Health tab, now in beta, will collect medical records and pull data from fitness apps in one place.
How ChatGPT Health Works
Users can upload medical files and connect apps such as MyFitnessPal or Apple Health. The tab keeps a separate chat history and memory for health questions.
OpenAI says conversations won’t train the model and will be protected by encryption and multifactor authentication.
Privacy Gaps to Know
- HIPAA does not apply to OpenAI.
- Health data can be collected, shared, and stored under each company’s own rules.
- Andrew Crawford, senior counsel at the Center for Democracy & Technology, warns this creates real danger for sensitive information.
Safety Limits
The company stresses the tool is not for diagnosis or treatment. Past AI errors have led to hospitalizations, and mental-health safeguards remain unclear.
A waitlist is open for interested users.
Key Takeaways
- ChatGPT Health aims to centralize your wellness data.
- Data may lack federal privacy protections.
- Service is beta-only and not for medical decisions.
The move puts ChatGPT at the center of personal health management-privacy questions included.
