TLDR:
- Sam Altman and Arianna Huffington are launching an A.I. health coach through their new venture, Thrive A.I. Health.
- The A.I. health coach will provide hyper-personalized recommendations for individuals struggling with chronic diseases.
Article Summary
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and media veteran Arianna Huffington have partnered to launch a new venture called Thrive A.I. Health. This A.I. health coach aims to assist the millions of Americans battling chronic diseases by providing personalized recommendations. Altman and Huffington believe that A.I. can extend beyond efficiency to improve both health spans and lifespans.
The Thrive A.I. Health app will offer hyper-personalized health coaching based on biometric and lab data, focusing on daily behaviors like sleep, diet, exercise, stress management, and social interactions. The venture has received investments from Thrive Global, the OpenAI Startup Fund, and strategic investor Alice Walton.
Altman, with a personal interest in wellness, and Huffington, known for her media and wellness ventures, are optimistic about the impact of A.I. on healthcare. They compare the potential of A.I. in health care to the transformative programs of the Great Depression era, envisioning a more effective and ongoing healthcare system supported by technology.
