Study finds ChatGPT Health did not recommend a hospital visit when medically necessary in more than half of cases Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ChatGPT Health regularly misses the need for medical urgent care and frequently fails to detect suicidal ideation, a study of the AI platform has found, which experts worry could “feasibly lead to unnecessary harm and death”. OpenAI launched the “Health” feature of ChatGPTto limited audiences in January , which it promotes as a way for users to “securely connect medical records and wellness apps” to generate health advice and responses. More than 40 million people reportedly ask ChatGPT for health-related advice every day. Continue reading...
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‘Unbelievably dangerous’: experts sound alarm after ChatGPT Health fails to recognise medical emergencies
A recent study has found that ChatGPT Health, OpenAI's AI platform designed to provide health advice, frequently fails to recognize medical emergencies and suicidal ideation. Launched in January to a limited audience, ChatGPT Health allows users to connect medical records and wellness apps to generate health responses.
Melissa Davey Medical editorThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-26 · 14:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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A recent study has found that ChatGPT Health, OpenAI's AI platform designed to provide health advice, frequently fails to recognize medical emergencies and suicidal ideation. Launched in January to a limited audience, ChatGPT Health allows users to connect medical records and wellness apps to generate health responses. The study revealed that in over half of cases requiring urgent medical attention, the AI did not recommend a hospital visit. Experts are concerned that this unreliability could lead to harm or death, especially given that an estimated 40 million people consult ChatGPT for health-related advice daily. The findings raise serious questions about the safety and efficacy of using AI for medical guidance.
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ChatGPT Health frequently fails to detect suicidal ideation.
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