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Artificial intelligence companies are rapidly converging on the healthcare industry.
Recent activity highlights this trend: OpenAI acquired health startup Torch, Anthropic introduced Claude for healthcare, and MergeLabs, backed by Sam Altman, secured a $250 million seed round, valuing it at $850 million. While substantial funding and new products are entering health and voice AI, there are growing concerns. These include the risks of AI hallucinations, the potential for inaccurate medical information, and significant security vulnerabilities when handling sensitive patient data.
A discussion from the Equity podcast explores the reasons behind the AI world’s intense focus on healthcare, what other products might see AI integration, and related topics.
