OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Arianna Huffington, founder of Thrive Global, have introduced Thrive AI Health, a personalized AI health coach aimed at improving daily habits and managing chronic health issues. Available as a mobile app and integrated with Thrive Global’s products, Thrive AI Health uses peer-reviewed science and personal data shared by users to tailor its recommendations.

The AI coach will learn users’ preferences and habits, such as sleep quality, food choices, exercise routines, and stress management. Altman and Huffington emphasize that daily behaviors significantly impact chronic diseases, which are a major part of US healthcare costs. For example, the AI can remind a person with diabetes to take their medication and suggest meal options and exercises.

This initiative addresses concerns about AI data usage, as Thrive AI Health will only use data that users choose to share, ensuring privacy while enhancing the app’s personalization.

However, the issue of AI “hallucination,” where AI provides incorrect information, remains. A 2023 report noted a 20-30% hallucination rate in large language models, highlighting the need for accurate AI in health applications.