ChatGPT Health is a marketplace, guess who is the product? (consciousdigital.org)

OpenAI has announced ChatGPT Health, a service designed to assist users in navigating their health insurance options by integrating their medical records and health data from platforms like Apple Health. This move raises eyebrows given OpenAI's financial struggles, projected losses of over $115 billion through 2029, and a history of privacy concerns. Despite heavy emphasis on privacy, critics point out that users may still fall victim to data exploitation, as actual privacy measures are often locked behind premium plans. Significantly, ChatGPT Health partners with b.well Connected Health, a company focused on assisting insurers by leveraging user health data to tailor services. This collaboration indicates a shift towards creating a marketplace that prioritizes health insurers and service providers rather than individual consumers. The lack of legal protections under HIPAA when sharing data with OpenAI adds to the risk, especially as the service intentionally avoids launching in regions with stringent privacy laws like the EU. Overall, ChatGPT Health reflects a new business model where sensitive health information becomes a currency for targeting users within a healthcare marketplace.