OpenAI ChatGPT Health Launch

What happened

OpenAI introduced "ChatGPT Health", a new feature establishing a dedicated conversational space within ChatGPT specifically for health-related inquiries. This capability, expected to roll out in the coming weeks, formalises a channel for health information exchange, responding to an existing user base of 230 million weekly health-related queries. The platform now offers a distinct environment for such interactions.

Why it matters

The introduction of a dedicated health conversation space increases exposure for IT security and compliance teams to sensitive personal health information within the platform. This tightens the dependency on OpenAI's data handling and privacy controls for health data, while potentially reducing visibility for internal monitoring systems not specifically configured for this new, formalised channel. This raises the oversight burden for data governance.