Big Tech AI Health Assistants: Privacy, Safety Concerns

Big tech companies are now offering consumer-facing AI health assistants. You can upload medical records, sync wearable data, and get lab results interpreted in real-time. Here's the thing: Five major platforms are leading the charge. There's ChatGPT Health from OpenAI, Google/Verily’s Verily Me, Amazon’s One Medical Health AI, Microsoft’s Copilot Health, and Anthropic’s Claude for Healthcare. What's interesting is how they differ. For example, Google combines AI with human doctor reviews, while Amazon links its AI to pharmacies and clinics. The bottom line: These tools offer convenience but raise questions about privacy and safety. Some are marketed as HIPAA-compliant, others are not. This could change how you manage your health, for better or worse.