OpenAI Acquires Health-Tech Startup Torch for $100 Million to Enhance ChatGPT Health
Published on: Jan. 13, 2026, 1:16 p.m. | Source: scanx.trade
OpenAI acquired health-tech startup Torch for approximately $100 million, integrating its medical data unification technology into the ChatGPT Health division. Torch's "medical memory for AI" consolidates scattered health records from multiple sources, addressing fragmentation issues in healthcare data. The acquisition enhances OpenAI's healthcare AI capabilities and supports its broader strategy of providing comprehensive, HIPAA-compliant healthcare solutions.
