Issue #34
ChatGPT Health goes nationwide, AMD's Helios challenges Nvidia, and a kidney transplant milestone
Friday, July 24, 2026
Today covers OpenAI's US-wide health rollout, new moves in AI hardware from AMD and Etched, and a generative media router from Runway. We also look at funding for AI phishing defense and a breakthrough in organ preservation.
1 of 7 · TechCrunch AI
OpenAI makes ChatGPT Health available to all US users
OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Health to all users in the United States. The feature lets users connect personal data from services including Apple Health, Function, and MyFitnessPal.
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Runway launches AI model router as generative media gets crowded
Runway released Media Router, a tool that automatically selects the best image, video, or audio generation model for a request based on whether a developer prioritizes quality, speed, or cost. The launch comes as competition in generative media tools intensifies.
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AMD takes on Nvidia with its Helios AI rack-scale system
AMD introduced Helios, a rack-scale AI system positioned to compete with Nvidia's offerings. The system is set to begin shipping to customers later this year.
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AI chip startup Etched defies skeptics, hits $10.3B valuation from big-name investors
Etched, a startup founded by three Harvard dropouts, reached a $10.3 billion valuation after developing chips and memory components it says accelerate AI inference without GPUs. The funding drew backing from prominent investors despite earlier skepticism about the company's approach.
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AegisAI, founded by former Google security execs, lands $36M to stop AI-driven spear phishing
AegisAI, a startup founded by former Google security executives, raised $36 million to develop AI agents that detect spear phishing attacks. The company's technology analyzes individual messages for anomalies that traditional rule-based systems may miss.
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Supercooled kidneys have been transplanted into pigs in a “landmark achievement”
Researchers transplanted supercooled kidneys into pigs, a technique that keeps organs viable longer than current preservation methods allow. The advance could extend the window surgeons have to transport and transplant donor organs, potentially reducing waste.
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The Download: an organ transplant breakthrough, and homegrown Chinese chips
A supercooling technique allowed pig kidneys to be preserved and successfully transplanted, an advance that could extend the window organs remain viable for donation. The edition also covers China's efforts to develop domestic semiconductor chips.
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Morning Roost Issue #34