OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Health to everyone in the US, allowing for direct integration of medical records and health data with its chatbot. Ashley Alexander, OpenAI’s vice president of health product, claims that their models can ‘reason at levels better than clinician level,’ though the specifics remain vague.

In a recent development, a Florida pastor sued OpenAI after receiving what he deemed dangerously incorrect medical advice from ChatGPT; this comes as the company introduces its latest model, GPT-5.6 Sol, with enhanced health capabilities. Users can now ask questions about their connected medical information directly within the main chat experience.

OpenAI states that all conversations and health data are encrypted, adding an extra layer of security to patient privacy. Users retain control over which health information is shared, including post-visit notes, lab results, and medications. The service supports integration with a range of health services such as Apple Health and MyFitnessPal.

While the claims are ambitious, questions remain about how reliable ChatGPT’s medical advice truly is. For now, OpenAI insists that its service complements professional care rather than replaces it.