Many startups have attempted to reinvent products using AI, but often encounter issues such as inappropriate responses or harmful advice. Despite Altman and Huffington's claims of their product's unique innovation, critics argue that an AI chatbot currently cannot perform tasks such as delivering vitamins, conducting scans or surgeries, or providing financial support for healthcare.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Arianna Huffington's joint venture, Thrive AI Health, has been criticized for its AI product, which appears to be a basic health-tracking tool with no significant advantages over existing services.
- The Thrive AI Coach, a demo of the product, has been described as a clumsy version of OpenAI's ChatGPT, providing users with basic prompts and not offering any unique functionalities.
- Many startups have attempted to innovate existing product categories using AI, but have often encountered issues, such as an office assistant AI that started Rickrolling clients, or a bot intended to counsel people with eating disorders giving harmful dieting advice.
- Despite Altman and Huffington's claims that their product is innovative and will transform healthcare, the article argues that an AI chatbot currently can't perform tasks like bringing people vitamins, performing scans or surgeries, or providing people with the necessary funds for healthcare.