ChatGPT Health: Innovation or Illusion in Your Pocket?
230 million weekly health queries meet a dedicated, isolated space.
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Health offers convenience by isolating sensitive medical questions and integrating with Apple Health and MyFitnessPal. It’s a bold move to democratize access and improve care continuity, with a strict promise that your private data won’t train future models.
But we must pause at the intersection of psychology and technology. AI is a predictive engine, not a conscious mind; it hallucinates answers, meaning it confidently generates plausible-sounding but potentially incorrect information. While the feature launches soon, OpenAI’s own disclaimer is stark: this tool is not for diagnosis or treatment.
In our pursuit of instant digital healing, we risk confusing probability with truth. Use this tool for wellness tracking and general inquiry, but trust your human doctor for the critical verdicts. The future of health is hybrid—digital convenience must never replace biological wisdom.
No Comments