Imagine trusting an AI with a decade of your most intimate health data, only to receive conflicting advice that leaves you questioning everything. That’s exactly what happened when I handed over 29 million steps and 6 million heartbeat measurements from my Apple Watch to ChatGPT Health. But here’s where it gets controversial: the insights it provided weren’t just inconsistent—they were downright questionable, shifting every time I asked the same question. This isn’t just a tech experiment; it’s a wake-up call about the limits of AI in healthcare. And this is the part most people miss: while ChatGPT Health promises to help you ‘understand patterns over time,’ it’s still far from being a reliable substitute for professional medical advice. After my experience, I didn’t hesitate to call my doctor—because when it comes to your health, human expertise still reigns supreme. Let’s dive deeper into why this matters and what it means for the future of personal health tech. Bold claim: AI might be great for analyzing data, but can we trust it with our well-being? Let me know your thoughts in the comments—do you think AI will ever truly replace doctors, or is this a line we shouldn’t cross? Geoffrey.Fowler@washpost.com or geoffreyfowler.88 on Signal—I’m all ears.
