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Why Security Experts Are Sounding the Alarm on OpenAI's New Medical Records Feature
Policy & Regulation

Why Security Experts Are Sounding the Alarm on OpenAI's New Medical Records Feature

ChatGPT Health bypasses federal privacy protections that safeguard patient data at hospitals and clinics, creating what cybersecurity researchers call a dangerous new target for hackers.

Health AI Central Editorial Team·October 4, 2026
AI Decoded a Human Genome in 30 Minutes for $5—But Who's Checking the Answers?
Clinical AI

AI Decoded a Human Genome in 30 Minutes for $5—But Who's Checking the Answers?

A researcher's experiment with Claude AI replicated a year-long genomic analysis in half an hour, exposing the urgent need for quality standards as consumer genome interpretation goes mainstream.

Health AI Central Editorial Team·October 3, 2026
When Wall Street Meets the Cancer Ward: Prediction Markets Now Let Traders Bet on Whether Your Clinical Trial Will Succeed
Policy & Regulation

When Wall Street Meets the Cancer Ward: Prediction Markets Now Let Traders Bet on Whether Your Clinical Trial Will Succeed

Kalshi and Polymarket face mounting criticism from patients and bioethicists as platforms open betting markets on experimental drug trials and FDA approvals, raising fears of manipulation and exploitation.

Health AI Central Editorial Team·August 8, 2026
The Privacy Gamble Millions Are Taking With Their Medical Records and AI Chatbots
Policy & Regulation

The Privacy Gamble Millions Are Taking With Their Medical Records and AI Chatbots

As one in three Americans consult AI for health advice and upload personal medical data, experts warn of accuracy failures in emergencies and inadequate legal protections against breaches.

Health AI Central Editorial Team·July 31, 2026
South Carolina's 50,000-Person Genetic Screening Initiative Reveals How Population Genomics Can Achieve Health Equity at Scale
Health Equity & Access

South Carolina's 50,000-Person Genetic Screening Initiative Reveals How Population Genomics Can Achieve Health Equity at Scale

The \"In Our DNA SC\" program has enrolled participants across all 46 counties with equal reach in rural and urban areas, identifying treatable inherited disease risks in approximately 1 in 60 adults.

Health AI Central Editorial Team·July 18, 2026