By ABC Religion & Ethics
Publication Date: 2026-02-20 02:33:00
In January 2026, OpenAI released ChatGPT Health. According to OpenAI, the need for this new AI product is demonstrated by the high number of health queries submitted to ChatGPT. People who are disappointed by the quality and cost of human medical advice are already getting free second opinions from Dr. AI on. ChatGPT Health promises something better: “a dedicated experience that securely brings together your health information and the intelligence of ChatGPT to help you feel more informed, prepared and confident about managing your health.”
As with any big change, there are tournament anecdotes. We read about a man who experienced delusions after learning from ChatGPT that sodium bromide was a safe substitute for table salt, sodium chloride. We’ve also seen Reddit discussions about AIs suggesting accurate diagnoses after years of unsuccessful and expensive doctor’s appointments. It should come as no surprise that physicians, the most professionally committed to health, are divided over OpenAI…
