OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health: Isolated AI for Medical Data

On January 7–8, 2026, OpenAI officially introduced ChatGPT Health—a specialized module for handling health data. The product's key feature is its "zero-trust" architecture: all dialogues, uploaded medical records, and wearable data (via integration with Apple Health, etc.) are stored in an encrypted, isolated environment. The company legally guarantees that this information will never be used to retrain foundation models (GPT-5 and beyond).

This release addresses the main barrier to GenAI adoption in medicine—the fear of sensitive data leakage. ChatGPT Health is positioned as a personal assistant for interpreting lab results, monitoring chronic conditions, and preparing for doctor visits. Experts note that OpenAI is effectively creating a standard for HIPAA-compliant consumer AI, opening the telemedicine market to mass generative models.

Source: OpenAI