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OpenAI Bolsters AI Interface Capabilities with Acquisition of Apple Shortcuts Team

OpenAI has acquired the development team responsible for Apple’s Shortcuts automation system. The acquisition brings deep macOS integration expertise to ChatGPT’s development roadmap, according to company announcements.

Strategic Acquisition of Automation Expertise

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated (SAI), the development team credited with creating what eventually became Apple’s Shortcuts automation system, according to reports from both companies. The acquisition brings to OpenAI the core team that has been working on Sky, a context-aware AI interface layer for macOS that leverages Apple’s APIs and accessibility features.

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New Open-Source Platform Enables Remote Health Monitoring for At-Risk Elderly Population

Researchers have developed an open-source platform integrating wearable and in-home monitoring devices to track health metrics in elderly patients with chronic conditions. The system provides continuous health monitoring and generates clinical reports for healthcare professionals. This approach aims to support virtual wards and early detection of cognitive decline through multimodal data collection.

Comprehensive Remote Monitoring Platform

Researchers have developed an open-source digital health platform that enables continuous monitoring of elderly patients with multiple chronic conditions, according to recently published reports. The RESILIENT platform integrates data from wearable devices and in-home sensors to create virtual wards within healthcare services, sources indicate. The system is specifically designed to monitor ageing-related comorbidities and detect early signs of cognitive decline through multimodal data collection.