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Sam Altman, Arianna Huffington launch personalised AI health coach
Economic Times
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1y ago
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Arianna Huffington have introduced Thrive AI Health, a personalized AI health coach. The app will utilize personal biometric and medical data to provide customized recommendations for improving daily habits and managing chronic health issues. By learning user preferences and patterns, the AI coach aims to make healthy behavior changes more accessible and easier. Thrive AI Health addresses concerns about data privacy by only utilizing data shared by users. The initiative seeks to enhance healthcare and tackle challenges posed by AI hallucination.
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OpenAI to Challenge Apple Watch
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI is teaming up with WHOOP to launch WHOOP Coach, a wearable device featuring OpenAI's advanced generative AI system, GPT-4. WHOOP Coach utilizes personalized algorithms to provide highly specific recommendations based on individual body data. The partnership aims to offer tailored guidance on health, fitness, and wellbeing. Additionally, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly been in discussions with Jony Ive, the renowned iPhone designer, about the development of a new AI hardware device. OpenAI has also announced updates to its ChatGPT, including the ability to see, hear, and speak.
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Narayana Murthy's untold story: When Wipro rejected his job application
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy revealed that Wipro, headed by Azim Premji, had rejected his job application, which eventually led to the creation of Infosys. Premji later admitted that not hiring Murthy was a major mistake. Murthy went on to establish Infosys, which is now valued at ₹6.65 lakh crore, while Wipro stands at ₹2.43 lakh crore. This anecdote is featured in the biography of Narayana Murthy and his wife Sudha Murty. Other notable leaders who experienced rejection include Steve Jobs, Walt Disney, and Arianna Huffington.
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Some business leaders like Jeff Bezos hate the phrase 'work-life balance.' Here's what they prefer instead.
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Different CEOs and business leaders have different opinions on the concept of work-life balance. Some, like Jeff Bezos and Satya Nadella, prefer to focus on work-life harmony rather than balance. On the other hand, TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett believes that work-life balance is a lie and views her life as a portfolio with different roles. Arianna Huffington promotes work-life integration and emphasizes that personal life should come first. In contrast, Elon Musk is known for his intense work schedule and expects his employees to prioritize work over personal life.
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Healthify joins forces with Swiggy to offer tailored meals for users
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Healthtech startup Healthify has partnered with foodtech giant Swiggy to offer diet-aligned meals recommended by its AI coach Ria. The feature will be available for Healthify Smart subscribers starting December 15. In addition, Healthify announced the launch of an AI-powered health platform called Coach Co-Pilot, which helps users analyze and address their dietary, fitness, stress, and sleep patterns. The company plans to focus on its B2B vertical, doubling down on corporate wellness programs and apps to expand its presence in the enterprise sector. Healthify aims for double-digit revenue growth in FY24.
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Sam Altman concerned by young people's over-reliance on ChatGPT - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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13d ago
Medial
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed concerns about young people's over-reliance on AI tools like ChatGPT, which can lead to passive decision-making and diminished judgment. Speaking at a Federal Reserve forum, he emphasized the need for societal guardrails to mitigate these risks. Altman highlighted that while AI like ChatGPT offers benefits, excessive reliance can form problematic emotional attachments and endanger critical thinking. He also noted that short video content might harm children's mental health more than AI.
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Sam Altman's family responds to lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted his sister
TechCrunch
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7m ago
Medial
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has responded to a lawsuit from his sister, Annie, alleging sexual assault over a nine-year period. Sam and his family deny the claims, citing Annie's mental health struggles and history of evolving accusations. Annie's legal action seeks punitive damages, invoking Missouri law. The Altman family has previously provided financial support to Annie. Sam maintains the allegations are baseless and a continuation of unfounded accusations related to family disputes.
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Sam Altman refutes reports of OpenAI starting a new AI search engine
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has denied claims that the company will be launching an AI-powered search engine to challenge Google. However, Altman did confirm that there would be announcements about ChatGPT and GPT-4 at an upcoming event. Reports had previously suggested that OpenAI was preparing to launch its search engine, with speculation that it would rival Google's dominance. While the launch may not happen immediately, OpenAI has been reportedly hiring Google employees to work on their search product. In addition to OpenAI, Google also faces competition from AI startup Perplexity.
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OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in August
The Verge
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15d ago
Medial
OpenAI is set to release its GPT-5 model in early August, following some delays and additional testing. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the impending launch, highlighting the model's advanced capabilities. GPT-5 will include mini and nano versions accessible via API. Altman expressed that GPT-5's performance made him feel "useless relative to the AI" due to its ability to provide instant answers. The model integrates diverse technologies, including new reasoning capabilities.
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Weekly Tech Recap: JioHotstar launched, Sam Altman vs Elon Musk feud intensifies, Perplexity takes on ChatGPT and more | Mint
Livemint
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5m ago
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This week's major tech developments included the launch of JioHotstar, combining JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, now India's largest streaming service. Rivalries flared as Elon Musk's attempt to buy OpenAI's non-profit arm was rejected by Sam Altman. Adobe released its AI feature for text-to-video generation, and Perplexity AI launched a Deep Research tool competing with OpenAI and Google. Apple faced delays with its Siri overhaul, impacting its AI strategy.
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OpenAI is looking more and more like Apple after launching its GPT Store
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI has launched its GPT Store, a marketplace for AI apps built with OpenAI's technology, resembling Apple's App Store. The store is accessible to premium ChatGPT users and aims to benefit GPT builders through a revenue program. OpenAI's launch of the GPT Store and its developer conference, "Dev Day," have drawn comparisons to Apple, with OpenAI's leader, Sam Altman, reinstated as CEO, echoing Steve Jobs' return to Apple after leaving in 1985. Altman is also reportedly considering creating a consumer AI device in collaboration with Apple's design chief, Jony Ive.
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