- OpenAI is rolling out Health in ChatGPT to eligible US users aged 18 and over on web and iOS across Free, Go, Plus and Pro plans.
- The feature can use connected health data across conversations, such as considering a food allergy during restaurant planning or an injury when discussing physical activities.
- Users manage health records via the sidebar and can include health context explicitly by adding @Health in messages.
- OpenAI warns that records may be incomplete or outdated, such as medication lists not updated after a drug is stopped, and advises users to check important details against the original record.
- By default, ChatGPT asks permission before using medical records or Apple Health data; users can approve access per request or allow continuing access via Plugins settings.
- Connected medical records, Apple Health information, and conversations using that data are not used to train foundation models or target advertising, and receive additional encryption.
- Disconnecting a health account triggers deletion of synced information within 30 days; previous conversations retain that data until deleted by the user.
OpenAI's new Health in ChatGPT tool allows US users aged 18 and over to connect their medical records and Apple Health data, enhancing personalized health management in conversations. The feature is available on web and iOS for Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans.12
Users can manage how their health information is utilized, with the option to approve access for individual requests or allow ongoing access. “The most useful part has been turning scattered medical history into something I can actually understand and explain,” said Blake, a technical program manager, reflecting feedback from early users.
The tool considers health information in conversations, such as food allergies during restaurant planning or injuries when discussing physical activities. However, OpenAI cautions that the quality of personalized responses depends on the accuracy of the connected data, which may be incomplete or outdated.5
By default, ChatGPT requests permission before using health data, and users can disconnect accounts, initiating the deletion of synced information within 30 days. “Health remains available through the sidebar as the central place for connecting accounts, viewing records and trends,” OpenAI stated, emphasizing user control over their health context in conversations.49
Additionally, the data is protected with encryption, ensuring privacy and security. OpenAI reassures users that their health data will not be used for model training or advertising purposes.
“Early user Blake, a technical program manager, said the tool helps turn scattered medical history into something he can 'actually understand and explain.' OpenAI states that connected health data receives additional encryption and is not used for model training or advertising.”
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