Should You Trust AI With Your Health Info?
Introducing: Dr Julie
Would you tell a stranger all your personal health info? Would you trust them not to tell anyone else?
They’re the kind of questions we need to ask ourselves when using AI tools like ChatGPT to support our healthcare decisions.
In Part 2 of this conversation, Luan continues her chat with health literacy expert Dr Julie Ayre to unpack the next layer of AI and self-advocacy. They dig into how generative AI memory works, how your data is handled, and how you can protect your privacy while still getting value from these tools.
ChatGPT recently introduced changes to how it stores memories and chat history, raising important questions about data, privacy and trust across all public AI models.
Luan shares her own experience using ChatGPT and her medical history as a test case, giving listeners a first-hand look at how AI “talks back” when fed real-world information.
You’ll also learn about data risk and digital footprint, what AI hallucinations are, and whether the health data you share in a personal AI chat could become interconnected with your work data.
We recommend you listen to part 1 ‘How Can AI & ChatGPT Help You Prepare for an Appointment?’ before diving into this episode.
Do not use AI tools like ChatGPT in a medical emergency—contact your local emergency services immediately.
advocating for your health means being curious & asking questions - that includes asking questions of the tech we’re using, too.
In this episode:
Exploring AI Tools for Self-Health Advocacy
Understanding AI Memory and Data Privacy
Navigating Health Conversations with AI
The Benefits and Risks of Using AI for Your Self-Advocacy
Training AI and Its Implications for Users
Key Takeaways for Effective Health Advocacy
Resources for this episode:
Read the FAQ about Memory from OpenAI/ChatGPT
Download the Six Self-Advocacy Steps that include the CRAP Test
Find free Australian health advice from Healthdirect Australia
Connect with Dr Julie Ayre:
Learn more about Dr Julie’s work
Check out the Sydney Health Literacy Hub
Connect with Luan:
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