In detail
- The revised bill prohibits not only data brokers from collecting and selling such data, but also other companies from selling it to brokers.
- OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Health encouraging users to upload medical records; Anthropic followed with Claude for Healthcare.
- The FTC must enact rules within 180 days; the US currently lacks a comprehensive federal data privacy framework.
Why it matters
AI companies are increasingly collecting sensitive health data, but protection depends on corporate promises. For your business, this is critical if you handle customer data or operate in the US—new rules could quickly constrain your data use.
For you Review how your company handles customer data and whether you're already feeding sensitive information into AI tools; US regulation could quickly ripple to other markets.