OpenAI is expanding access to ChatGPT Health, making the feature available to all logged-in users in the US aged 18 and above across its Free, Go, Plus and Pro plans.

The feature allows users to ask health-related questions and connect information from services such as Apple Health, Function and MyFitnessPal. Users can also link medical records from healthcare systems and platforms including Epic, Oracle Health and One Medical.

Health Information Moves Beyond the Dedicated Hub

OpenAI initially introduced ChatGPT Health as a dedicated hub in January. However, the company said 70% of health-related queries during testing took place outside the hub.

With the wider rollout, users can now draw on connected health information in regular ChatGPT conversations. This means, for example, that users can use their health data when asking general questions about food, allergies or other topics.

OpenAI said the number of health-related questions users ask ChatGPT has also increased from about 230 million per week when the feature was introduced to 300 million.

OpenAI Still Warns Against Relying on AI for Medical Decisions

The expansion comes as questions continue to grow around the reliability and safety of AI-generated health information. The rollout also follows a lawsuit filed against OpenAI by a Florida pastor who alleged that ChatGPT gave him a dangerous recommendation not to consult a doctor.

OpenAI maintains that ChatGPT is not intended to diagnose or treat health conditions and continues to advise users to verify information and rely on professional medical advice when making healthcare decisions.

The company said its models have improved on health-related benchmarks and that it works with physicians to improve responses in the area. However, concerns remain, with several studies highlighting the limitations of AI systems when used for medical advice.