Language models are widely capable of answering health-related questions — a topic that the media have covered extensively. These are truly remarkable advancements. However, the process of implementing them into real life rarely draws the same attention; it is accompanied by tedious paperwork and annoying safety issues.
Google has removed some AI-generated health summaries after an internal investigation found serious and potentially dangerous factual mistakes. The issue affected features designed to help users understand medical topics, but in practice they could have led to incorrect health decisions.
OpenAI has officially introduced ChatGPT Health — a new feature within the ChatGPT platform that allows users to securely connect personal health and medical data to conversations with AI. The product is designed to help users better understand test results, prepare for medical appointments, and receive more personalized health-related answers, without replacing professional medical care.