OpenAI announced the acquisition of Torch, a small health‑tech startup, for equity valued at $100 million. Torch’s four‑person team, which built a platform described as a "medical memory for AI," will join OpenAI as it expands its new ChatGPT Health service. The technology aims to unify scattered medical data—from doctor visits to wearable devices—into a single context engine for artificial‑intelligence analysis, positioning OpenAI to offer more comprehensive health‑focused AI tools. Read more →

OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Health, an AI‑driven virtual clinic that can read electronic medical records and fitness data to offer personalized health advice. While the service promises clearer explanations of medical jargon and quicker insight into test results, experts and users voice strong concerns about data privacy, the lack of HIPAA coverage, and the risk of AI hallucinations. Trust, transparency, and regulatory safeguards are cited as essential before widespread adoption can be considered safe. Read more →

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a new section within the ChatGPT app designed specifically for health‑related queries. Users can securely link medical records and wellness apps such as Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, and Peloton, allowing the AI to tailor responses to personal data. The tool is positioned as a support system rather than a diagnostic service, emphasizing that it should not replace professional medical care. OpenAI highlights extensive physician collaboration, layered security measures, and the ability for users to control data access and deletion. Access is currently limited to a waitlist, with broader rollout planned in the coming weeks. Read more →

OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Health, a sandboxed tab within ChatGPT designed for health‑related questions. The feature lets users connect medical records and popular wellness apps such as Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, and Weight Watchers. Partnering with b.well for record integration, the service starts with a waitlist beta and is positioned as a supplemental tool—not a diagnostic or treatment platform. OpenAI emphasizes enhanced privacy, selective data use, and safeguards for mental‑health conversations, while noting that HIPAA does not apply to the consumer product. Read more →