OpenAI buys tiny health records startup Torch for, reportedly, $100M
AI health records startup Torch will be using its tech for OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Health, according to co-founder Ilya Abyzov.
The Bay Area’s animal welfare movement wants to recruit AI
In early February, animal welfare advocates and AI researchers gathered in stocking feet at Mox, a scrappy, shoes-free coworking space in San Francisco. Yellow and red canopies billowed overhead, Persian rugs blanketed the floor, and mosaic lamps glowed beside potted plants. In the common area, a wildlife advocate spoke passionately to a crowd lounging in…
Hands-on with Bee, Amazon’s latest AI wearable
We tried Amazon’s new AI wearable Bee. It’s not for pro users yet, but more features are expected this year.
Why Amazon bought Bee, an AI wearable
Amazon explains where its wearable Bee fits in and whether it will merge with Alexa.
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is launching its own AI infrastructure initiative
Meta is ramping up its efforts to build out its AI capacity.
Anthropic announces Claude for Healthcare following OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health reveal
Anthropic’s Claude for Healthcare is unveiled about a week after OpenAI announced its ChatGPT Health product.
Pebble founder says his new company is ‘not a startup’
Pebble’s founder talks about how his new company is doing things differently.
Anthropic’s new Cowork tool offers Claude Code without the code
Built into the Claude Desktop app, Cowork lets users designate a specific folder where Claude can read or modify files, with further instructions given through the standard chat interface.
Trump’s EPA plans to ignore health affects of air pollution
The Trump administration is planning to stop assigning value to human life when analyzing the costs and benefits of air pollution controls.
Amazon says 97% of its devices can support Alexa+
Amazon is counting on its Alexa footprint to help it gain traction in the consumer AI race.
AI in Customer Service Is Eroding Trust — Here’s What You Need to Know Before It Derails Your Business
Trust is built through genuine human connection, so AI should support human service — not replace it.