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News Virtual companions won’t replace human relationships — but experts say they will reshape them. University of Georgia assistant professor of computer science Ari Schlesinger said of the rising popularity of AI companions in an age of growing loneliness: “People have unmet social and emotional needs. They are stressed … therapy is expensive. And we…
UnitedHealth Group says it plans to invest $1.6 billion in AI this year. UnitedHealthcare has unveiled a new generative AI companion called Avery that learns from member interactions. Avery goes beyond being a general AI chatbot as it’s an agentic, HIPAA-compliant tool integrated into health insurance workflows. It can provide a self-serve personalized experience based on…
UnitedHealthcare announced Thursday it has launched a generative artificial intelligence companion to improve care coordination for its members. The AI-companion, dubbed Avery, allows users to seek information regarding coverage, personal benefits, appointment scheduling, claim approval status, benefits explanations and more. Eligible members can access the tool through UnitedHealthcare’s app or myuhc.com. Avery was trained using a “tremendous amount…
