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This Friday, OpenAI has launched its "Health in ChatGPT" feature for adult users in the U.S., allowing connection to medical records and Apple Health data, even as multiple sources, including SiliconANGLE and NewsBytes, confirm a lawsuit was filed just yesterday seeking to block it. VOI.ID and Appleosophy both report that users can now link data from major health systems like Epic and Oracle Health, alongside apps like Apple Health and MyFitnessPal, to help understand lab results and prepare for consultations. This service is available across all ChatGPT user levels, from Free to Pro, on web and iOS, with free users accessing GPT-5.5 Instant and paying customers getting GPT-5.6 Sol. Crucially, OpenAI states that connected health data and conversations will not be used for training AI models or for advertising, a point reiterated by International Business Times Australia and FoneArena.com. However, the SiliconANGLE report highlights a lawsuit from a former Florida pastor who claims ChatGPT-4o discouraged him from seeking care for a condition that nearly killed him, leading to a massive pulmonary embolism. NewsBytes also mentions a second lawsuit where a family blames ChatGPT for advising a 19-year-old to use Xanax with Kratom. Despite these legal challenges, OpenAI emphasizes the tool is a support, not a replacement for medical professionals, and warns that it can still provide incorrect information. In a separate but equally significant development, OpenAI has also upgraded its ChatGPT desktop app with a new voice mode powered by GPT-Live, according to Android Authority and TechCrunch. This allows users to control AI agents and perform complex computer tasks using only their voice. On macOS, the "Appshots" feature lets ChatGPT "see" and interpret on-screen content for greater context, as noted by Zamin.uz and SQ Magazine. This means users can now dictate multi-step commands, like asking ChatGPT to create a new thread or find a bug, all hands-free. This push into personalized health data and advanced voice control means your interactions with AI are becoming far more integrated into your daily life, from understanding complex medical reports to controlling your computer with spoken commands.