OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health, Personalized AI Health Advisor with Privacy Focus

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, a new AI-powered health service designed to provide personalized health advice by integrating users' health data and health apps into a secure platform. With more than 230 million people globally seeking health-related information from ChatGPT each week, OpenAI developed this specialized extension to organize health queries into a dedicated environment that improves relevance and usability.

Users can link their electronic health records and popular apps like Apple Health and MyFitnessPal, enabling ChatGPT Health to tailor responses using individual data. The AI can assist users in understanding test results and preparing for medical appointments, empowering users without replacing professional healthcare. As OpenAI stresses, "Health is designed to support – not replace – care from clinics."

Privacy and data security are core elements of ChatGPT Health. Health conversation data is stored separately, encrypted, and excluded from OpenAI's base model training. Users retain full control, with options to delete their data or disconnect linked apps at any time.

Currently in a testing phase with select users, ChatGPT Health is expected to launch in most major countries where ChatGPT is available. However, its availability is delayed in Europe, including the EU, UK, Norway, and other regions, due to stricter regulatory environments such as the EU's AI and data privacy rules, and medical device legislation complexities when AI tools interact with medical decisions.

This launch reflects the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare technology, offering a tool that harnesses health data securely to enhance personal health management. OpenAI aims to provide an intelligent, user-centric experience while carefully navigating privacy and regulatory demands.