As reported by TechCrunch, OpenAI has finalized its acquisition of medical - tech startup Torch, in a deal valued at around $60 million. Torch has developed a 'Unified Medical Memory' system. In the medical field in the West, patient health data is often fragmented across various platforms, such as different hospitals' electronic health record systems, diagnostic imaging centers' databases, and even patients' own wearable device data. Torch's system is designed to bring together these scattered patient health records.

This acquisition is a strategic move by OpenAI. It aims to incorporate crucial data - processing technologies from Torch into its newly - launched ChatGPT Health feature. In the context of Western healthcare, where personalized health advice is highly valued, this integration will significantly boost ChatGPT Health's ability to serve as a reliable and tailored health advisor for users.