Subvolts take AI's healthcare race heats up with OpenAI and Anthropic, plus Gemini powers Siri. Jan 15, 2026
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This episode provides a comprehensive roundup of recent AI developments and competitive moves from major tech labs.

OpenAI and Anthropic Battle for Health Systems

1 h 10 News roundup Hosts: Jason Howell, Jeff Jarvis
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Summary

AI Inside hosts Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis discuss Google's Gemini Personal Intelligence, the AI healthcare race between OpenAI and Anthropic, Apple using Gemini for Siri, Meta's job cuts, and Microsoft's data center plans. The episode covers new AI product launches and strategic shifts across major tech companies.

Explained simply

This episode covers how major tech companies are rushing to use AI, especially in healthcare. You'll learn about new AI tools from Google and OpenAI, and how Apple is using AI to make Siri smarter. It matters because AI is changing how we get medical advice and interact with our devices.

Why listen

This episode offers a snapshot of the fast-moving AI landscape, particularly the emerging competition in healthcare AI. It's for anyone tracking major tech players' AI strategies and product rollouts. The discussion connects directly to frontier labs' current focus on integrating AI into consumer products and enterprise solutions, highlighting competitive dynamics and new application areas like healthcare.

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  • HostJason Howell
  • HostJeff Jarvis
About
Key facts
  • Episode Title: OpenAI and Anthropic Battle for Health Systems
  • Show: AI Inside (an official OpenAI show)
  • Length: 70 minutes
  • Google Gemini Personal Intelligence: Surprise rollout discussed
  • OpenAI ChatGPT Health: Launched, connects medical records
  • Apple Siri: Powered by Gemini
Show notes from Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis

This episode is sponsored by Your360 AI. Get 10% off through January 2026 at https://Your360.ai with code: INSIDE. On this week's AI Inside, Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis dive into Google's surprise rollout of Gemini Personal Intelligence, the sudden healthcare AI race between OpenAI and Anthropic, Apple's decision to power Siri with Gemini, Meta cutting over 1000 Reality Labs jobs, and Microsoft's new community-first data center pledge.

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0:00:00 - Start

0:05:50 - https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/personal-intelligence/

0:12:55 - OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records

0:17:14 - Introducing OpenAI for Healthcare

0:24:24 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/01/12/apple-google-gemini-ai-siri/

0:25:35 - How Apple is Using Gemini to Give ChatGPT-Like Answers

0:32:36 - Google Bets on AI-Based Shopping With New AI Agents for Retailers

0:36:09 - Wayfair partners with Google to boost agentic AI commerce | Chain Store Age

0:38:23 - Meta Begins Job Cuts as It Shifts From Metaverse to AI Devices

0:43:48 - Microsoft vows to limit data center energy costs

0:47:38 - Jeff's Arxiv Showdown

0:54:36 - Signal’s Founder Turns His Attention to AI’s Privacy Problem

0:56:03 - https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gmail/gmail-is-entering-the-gemini-era/

1:01:05 - Britain Investigates Elon Musk’s X Over Grok’s Sexualized A.I. Images

1:02:30 - Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video: More consistency, creativity and control

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Published
Show
AI Inside · Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis
Length
1 h 10
Companies
OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI
Products
Gemini, ChatGPT Health, Siri, Grok
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Questions people ask

What is OpenAI launching in healthcare?
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records, and introduced OpenAI for Healthcare.
How is Apple using Google's AI?
Apple is using Gemini to power Siri, enabling it to provide ChatGPT-like answers.

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