// Hacker Noon · 5 February 2026

Why OpenAI’s Move Into Health Data Should Alarm Anyone Paying Attention

OpenAI has acquired healthcare startup Torch. Torch aims to consolidate fragmented medical records into a single AI-accessible system. This raises concerns about privacy erosion, unchecked corporate power, and a world where AI systems quietly influence how people are evaluated.

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