🤯 AI health coach...

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👉 What the fact?!

OpenAI and Thrive Global have partnered to create an AI health coach. The announcement has been met with mixed reactions. Some are excited about the possibilities, while others fear the risks.

Thrive Global is a health technology company co-founded in 2016 by Arianna Huffington and has since garnered considerable attention in the industry. Their goal is to improve well-being and performance through science-backed solutions.

But an important question to ask is: "Why is this better than a human being?" The answer could potentially be the accuracy of advice. With Thrive having access to detailed health data about you from wearables, etc., the coach will be able to give hyper-specific advice on various situations.

However, that is not to say that there are risks involved as well.

❗The risks

The elephant in the room should be addressed; any data stored online will sooner or later be accessed by malicious actors.

While apps like Apple Health already store a lot of private information, what OpenAI and Thrive is suggesting would also store conversations of its users sharing things like feelings, state of mind, etc. In a perfect world these two combined sets the stage for a really solid health coach, however, the world is not perfect.

On top of this, the special sauce of human coaches is that they're human. In its current state, there may be difficulties for LLMs in mimicking that special sauce.

🔥 Potential impact

The health market is enormous. OpenAI and Thrive have the potential to form one of the most significant collaborations the world has ever witnessed. The app's free access will make it accessible to a wide range of people and have the potential to significantly impact overall health and well-being.

Not only that, but imagine the possibilities for remote areas or individuals who may not have access to human coaches. AI health coaches can offer personalized support and guidance in real time, anytime, anywhere.

So to break it down, the likely impact of this news is:

• Cheaper access: Utilizing AI technology can significantly reduce costs compared to traditional human-based services, making it more affordable for a wider range of users.

• Ease of communication: Interacting with AI can provide a more comfortable and stress-free experience for individuals who are shy, anxious, or prefer anonymity.

• A new massive conglomerate: The health industry is massive. And the likelihood of the first-to-market becoming the future leader is very large.

While the idea of an AI health coach can seem a bit like science fiction, it's fascinating how technology continues to shape our daily lives.

Sure, there are risks, and it's essential to address them head-on, but the potential benefits of having access to affordable, personalized health advice can't be ignored. As we move forward, balance and cautious optimism will be key.

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