Silicon Valley Pushes Medical Records Into Chatbots

Silicon Valley companies are encouraging users to upload medical records to consumer chatbots, and clinicians are already using AI to take clinical notes, Slate's What Next podcast reports. Stat News health reporter Brittany Trang discusses whether large language models are ready to consult, highlighting privacy, security, and clinical-accuracy concerns. The episode examines potential benefits, regulatory gaps, and practical risks for patients and providers.