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The healthcare sector is rapidly becoming a central focus for AI companies. Over the last week alone, OpenAI acquired the health startup Torch, Anthropic introduced Claude for healthcare, and MergeLabs, backed by Sam Altman, secured a $250 million seed round, achieving an $850 million valuation.

Significant investments and new products are flowing into both healthcare and voice AI. However, this surge is accompanied by growing concerns, including the risks of AI hallucinations, the potential for inaccurate medical information, and serious security vulnerabilities in systems that manage sensitive patient data.

Tune in as the hosts of the Equity podcast—Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane—explore why the AI industry is now intensely focused on healthcare. They will also discuss which other sectors might be next for an AI-driven transformation.

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