1 in 10 Zoomers are asking ChatGPT to help diagnose STDs, and doctors are alarmed

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A January 2026 survey finds that 1 in 10 Gen Z adults have asked ChatGPT to help diagnose an STD. Many shared symptoms, personal details, and even photos with AI, despite high misdiagnosis rates and serious privacy concerns raised by doctors.

OpenAI for Healthcare aims to shake up patient care without risking privacy

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OpenAI is moving deeper into medicine with OpenAI for Healthcare, a new suite for hospitals and clinics that promises privacy, efficiency, and less paperwork. It is not the same product as ChatGPT Health, which was announced a day earlier and is meant for everyday people. Major health systems are already adopting the enterprise-focused tools as they hunt for ways to support clinicians and improve patient care.