OpenAI Acquires Torch for $100M to Boost Medical AI, Launches ChatGPT Health

• OpenAI acquired Torch, a startup centralizing healthcare data for AI, in a $100 million equity deal.
• The four-member Torch team will integrate their technology into OpenAI's new ChatGPT Health service.
• Torch developed a platform to aggregate health data from diverse sources, creating a 'medical memory for AI'.
• ChatGPT Health is a dedicated feature for users to discuss health topics, separating these conversations from regular chats.
• The new service will integrate with third-party apps like Apple Health and MyFitnessPal; health conversations will not train AI models.

Why It Matters: OpenAI's acquisition of Torch and launch of ChatGPT Health marks a significant push into medical AI.