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OpenAI Weighs Consumer Health Push With AI Assistant and Data Hub

The unconfirmed exploration, first reported by Business Insider, signals a shift toward direct-to-consumer health services.

Overview

  • OpenAI is evaluating consumer tools such as a generative AI personal health assistant and a medical data aggregator, according to the report.
  • The company bolstered its healthcare ranks by hiring Doximity cofounder Nate Gross as head of healthcare strategy and Ashley Alexander as vice president of health products.
  • Gross said at the HLTH conference that ChatGPT draws about 800 million weekly users, with many seeking medical information.
  • OpenAI declined to comment on the reported plans for consumer-facing health products.
  • Past attempts by Google, Amazon, and Microsoft to build personal health records saw limited adoption, highlighting potential hurdles for any new entrant.