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ChatGPT Health Criticized for Emergency Triage Failures

3/4/2026

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ChatGPT Health, launched earlier this year, has faced criticism for failing to triage medical emergencies.
A Nature Medicine study found the AI under-triaged over half of genuine emergencies and advised patients to stay home.
The study also showed ChatGPT Health over-triaged 64% of nonurgent cases and downplayed symptoms from simulated contacts.
OpenAI says the study misrepresents typical usage, while concerns about harm and legal liability persist due to confusing guidance.

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ChatGPT Health, launched earlier this year, has faced criticism for failing to triage medical emergencies.
A Nature Medicine study found the AI under-triaged over half of genuine emergencies and advised patients to stay home.
The study also showed ChatGPT Health over-triaged 64% of nonurgent cases and downplayed symptoms from simulated contacts.
OpenAI says the study misrepresents typical usage, while concerns about harm and legal liability persist due to confusing guidance.