LLM research on public biosignals data is needed to protect patients.

Anibal, James; Gunkel, Jasmine; Huth, Hannah; Wood, Bradford J · NPJ Digit Med · 2026

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Abstract

Large language models (LLMs) have expanded the capabilities of AI and created new opportunities in medicine. To promote the development of safe and innovative digital health tools, there must be public biosignals datasets that encourage research and provide benchmarks. Multiple current examples involve data use agreements that restrict LLM studies. This work presents recommendations to ensure that public releases of biosignals data can ethically facilitate LLM research efforts.