OpenAI Brings Improved Health Responses To Free ChatGPT via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

OpenAI announced that GPT-5.5 Instant, the free version of ChatGPT, now demonstrates health response capabilities comparable to its advanced models. This improvement was detailed in a company statement, indicating a significant upgrade for users accessing ChatGPT without a subscription. The enhanced model has undergone OpenAI's internal health evaluations, achieving performance levels previously exclusive to their premium offerings. This development aims to broaden access to more reliable health-related information generated by AI. The company has not yet provided specific benchmarks or details on the exact nature of the health evaluations conducted, but the claim suggests a substantial leap in the model's understanding and generation of health-related content. This move is expected to make AI-powered health information more accessible to a wider audience.