OpenAI says that 40 million people ask health‑related questions of ChatGPT each day, representing more than five percent of all prompts. A survey of U.S. adults who have used AI for health in the past three months shows that over half use the tool to explore symptoms, while many also rely on it for medical terminology and treatment options. OpenAI describes the chatbot as a "healthcare ally" and cites a real‑world case where a user helped coordinate urgent care for a family member abroad. The company acknowledges the risks of relying on AI for medical advice and says it is partnering with hospitals and researchers to improve safety and accuracy. Read more →

Neal Shah, driven by personal experiences with insurance denials during his wife's cancer treatment, founded Counterforce Health, a free AI‑driven service that creates customized appeal letters for denied claims. The platform lets users upload denial notices and medical records, then generates evidence‑based appeals in minutes. Counterforce aims to level the playing field as insurers increasingly use AI to reject claims swiftly. Backed by grants and venture funding, the tool remains free, safeguards user data, and has already helped thousands overturn denials, offering a practical countermeasure to the growing automation of claim rejections. Read more →

Experts discuss how artificial intelligence is shifting from data aggregation to reasoning, enabling robots to take on more complex tasks in everyday life. Studies reveal that people expect assertive yet polite robots when conflicts arise, such as queueing situations. Social robots are being explored for roles in education, healthcare, and emotional support, prompting calls to reconsider how society treats these machines. Researchers suggest that redefining robot rights and expectations could improve human‑robot cooperation and address issues like robot bullying as robots become more integrated into daily activities. Read more →