The Verge Science 23 January 2026

Giving your healthcare info to a chatbot is, unsurprisingly, a terrible idea

Giving your healthcare info to a chatbot is, unsurprisingly, a terrible idea

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Every week, more than 230 million people ask ChatGPT for health and wellness advice, according to OpenAI. The company says that many see the chatbot as an "ally" to help navigate the maze of insurance, file paperwork, and become better self-advocates. In exchange, it hopes you will trust its chatbot with details about your diagnoses, […]

Key Takeaways

  • Giving your healthcare info to a chatbot is, unsurprisingly, a terrible idea.
  • In exchange, it hopes you will trust its chatbot with details about your diagnoses, […]

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