Tech Giants Expand AI in Healthcare with New Products

Tech giants are reshaping healthcare with AI, but trust remains a hurdle as they integrate into medical workflows. Recent product launches from OpenAI, Amazon, Anthropic, and Google highlight advancements in health AI while underscoring the need for human oversight.

OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Health, a tool that allows users to connect their medical records and wearable data for personalized health queries. This patient-focused feature aims to simplify access to health information while maintaining privacy controls.

Amazon’s One Medical app now includes an agentic health AI assistant capable of booking appointments and interpreting lab results. The tool is designed to streamline administrative tasks for both patients and healthcare providers, reducing manual workloads.

Anthropic’s Claude for Healthcare addresses dual audiences by translating electronic health records (EHRs) for patients and automating documentation for providers. This dual approach reflects a growing trend of balancing consumer accessibility with clinical efficiency.

Google’s MedGemma 1.5 expands its capabilities to analyze 3D CT and MRI scans, as well as pathology images. This imaging focus positions the tool as a potential aid in diagnostic workflows, though developers stress the importance of human validation.

All four companies emphasize that human oversight remains central to their AI systems. A source noted, “Healthcare is no longer a peripheral experiment for the world’s biggest AI players.” Another highlighted the shared awareness of risks: “Technical capabilities, regulatory challenges and human trust are being tested in real time.”