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OpenAI launches Health in ChatGPT despite lawsuit

OpenAI has launched Health in ChatGPT, a feature allowing users to connect medical records and Apple Health data, despite a recent lawsuit questioning its safety.

By the Aheadline editorial team·25 juli 2026·2 min read·Source: Entity-watch: OpenAIVerifierad signalAI-generated

By Viktor Lind · Verktygs- & infrastrukturreporter

25 July 2026

[ Sweden & EU · Aheadline editorial ]

What this means for Sweden

This development does not directly affect Swedish consumers or healthcare in Sweden, as the feature is initially limited to the US. Should a similar service be launched in Sweden or the EU in the future, it would need to comply with Swedish and EU data protection laws, including GDPR, which are significantly stricter than those in the US. This means the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) could scrutinise such operations closely.

EU angle: The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets high standards for the processing of personal data, especially sensitive health data. A launch of Health in ChatGPT within the EU would require extensive adjustments to meet these regulations, including requirements for consent, data minimisation, and the right to be forgotten. This differs markedly from the US market, where regulation is more fragmented.

What happened?

On 23 July 2026, OpenAI Group PBC launched Health in ChatGPT, a new feature allowing users to link their medical records and Apple Health data to the chatbot. The launch took place one day after a lawsuit was filed accusing the company of providing dangerous medical advice and seeking an injunction against the product until an independent review is conducted.

Key facts

Lanseringsdatum	23 juli 2026
Målgrupp	Amerikanska användare 18+ (webb och iOS)
Anslutna system	Apple Health, U.S. sjukhussystem, One Medical, Function Health Inc.
AI-modeller	GPT-5.5 Instant (gratis), GPT-5.6 Sol (betalande)
Stämningsansökan inlämnad	22 juli 2026

”OpenAI Group PBC today launched Health in ChatGPT, a feature that lets people connect their medical records and Apple Health data to the chatbot — one day after a lawsuit accused the company of handing out dangerous medical advice and asked a California court to halt the product”

— null, null · SiliconANGLE23 July 2026

Why it matters

This launch represents OpenAI's entry into the health data sector, offering new opportunities for personalised health analysis while posing significant challenges related to data privacy and medical consultation. The ongoing lawsuit highlights the legal and ethical dilemmas that arise when AI models handle sensitive health information.

Who is affected?

The feature is aimed at US users over the age of 18 using ChatGPT via web browsers or iOS. This includes both free users and subscribers (Go, Plus, Pro). Specifically affected are patients with data from connected US hospital systems, One Medical, and Function Health Inc., as well as Apple Health users considering sharing their data.

Impact on the EU

Health in ChatGPT has been rolled out to users in the United States. Its availability in the EU or other regions has not been announced, meaning EU users are currently not directly affected by the feature. However, any potential future launch in the EU would face strict regulations such as GDPR.

What else you should know

OpenAI states that the Health feature was developed with input from hundreds of doctors who designed scenarios and evaluation criteria. The company reassures that connected records and Apple Health data are not used to train its foundational models or for ad targeting, and that all data is encrypted.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this story

Vad har hänt?

OpenAI lanserade funktionen Health i ChatGPT den 23 juli 2026, vilket tillåter användare att ansluta medicinska journaler och Apple Health-data. Detta skedde trots en stämningsansökan som lämnats in dagen innan.

När hände det?

Lanseringen av Health i ChatGPT skedde den 23 juli 2026. Stämningsansökan lämnades in den 22 juli 2026.

Varför spelar det roll?

Lanseringen markerar OpenAIs inträde på hälsodataområdet med personliga hälsoanalyser. Samtidigt belyser den också de juridiska och etiska utmaningarna kring AI:s hantering av känslig medicinsk information och tillförlitligheten i medicinska AI-råd.

Vem påverkas av Health-funktionen?

Amerikanska användare över 18 år som använder ChatGPT på webben eller iOS, samt de som har data anslutna via Apple Health, amerikanska sjukhussystem, One Medical och Function Health Inc.

OpenAI ChatGPT Apple Health One Medical Function Health Inc.GPT-5.5 Instant GPT-5.6 Sol

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