OpenAI Says Over 40 Million Users Have Asked ChatGPT Healthcare Questions: Report

Jan 6, 2026 - 13:00
OpenAI Says Over 40 Million Users Have Asked ChatGPT Healthcare Questions: Report
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is reportedly handling a surge in healthcare queries, with over 40 million users asking medical questions, many from rural communities and often outside clinic hours. A common theme is health insurance help, including plan comparisons, claims and billing. It shows AI filling gaps in access to medical information, though accuracy and hallucinations remain ongoing concerns as usage scales.