OpenAI, Thrive global launch new health tech venture
Date
7/14/2024 2:43:57 AM
(MENAFN) Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, and Arianna Huffington, the founder of Thrive Global, have launched a new health tech venture called Thrive AI Health. This initiative aims to provide an AI-powered health coach that delivers personalized recommendations to tackle chronic diseases through a mobile app.
Thrive AI Health uses personal health data, including biometrics and medical records, to give advice on 5 key healthy behaviors: sleep, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, as well as social engagement. The platform targets people with health conditions or those who lack access to personal trainers.
Introducing AI into health management is a groundbreaking step, but it raises concerns about its effectiveness and the broader societal impact as well. Critics argue that digital health interventions often produce only short-term results and that focusing on individual behaviors might overlook broader social determinants of health.
There are concerns about bias and ethical issues related to the use of data in AI as well. While advocates of the technology point out its potential to empower individuals to improve their health, the success of initiatives like Thrive AI Health depends on technological innovation, societal acceptance, along with regulatory frameworks that ensure the ethical use of AI in healthcare.
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