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Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Elion Launches Integration of Coalition for Health AI ‘Nutrition Label' Within Vendor Marketplace
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elion, the healthcare technology research and intelligence platform for the AI era, announced today a new partnership with the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), an industry-led coalition committed to developing industry best practices and frameworks to further innovation, safety and security for health AI. As part of this partnership, Elion is beta-launching a new feature: Abridged CHAI model cards now appear on select vendor profiles across its platform. 'As demand for AI adoption accelerates, healthcare leaders need a shared language and set of standards to evaluate solutions responsibly." To facilitate robust evaluation and accelerate adoption of successful AI solutions, CHAI developed an Applied Model Card framework, and recently established its first Model Card registry to support the rapid growth of model cards, or 'nutrition labels' for health AI, used to simplify procurement among health systems and solution providers. CHAI's model cards have created a more standard way to present foundational information about AI solutions, moving from powerpoint presentations to evidence and value-based procurement. Elion cofounder and CEO, Bobby Guelich, announced this new functionality at the CHAI Innovation Summit this week. Providing availability of CHAI's Model Cards through the Elion platform helps provider organizations quickly assess an AI model's intended use, oversight processes, and key performance considerations—all in the context of Elion's broader research and marketplace infrastructure. 'As demand for AI adoption accelerates, healthcare leaders need a shared language and set of standards to evaluate solutions responsibly,' said Guelich. 'CHAI's work in this area is foundational, and we're excited to bring their model cards into the day-to-day workflows of technology decision-makers through Elion's marketplace.' This integration represents the latest step in Elion's mission to equip health systems with the data, tools, and guidance needed to evaluate and implement emerging technologies. The current version includes model cards for a limited set of vendor solutions, with broader availability planned later this year. 'I am thrilled to see our health AI nutrition label advancing effective and responsible health AI,' said Brian Anderson, CHAI's CEO. 'By integrating this with Elion, we are enabling health system AI solution evaluation and allowing decision-makers to easily access Model Cards. CHAI is driven by the expertise of our members and the feedback of our broader health ecosystem and the public. We look forward to working together to unlock the potential benefits of AI, on a foundation of trust, safety, and security." CHAI model cards were designed to enhance transparency and accountability across the AI lifecycle. By displaying key elements of these cards on vendor profiles, Elion aims to bridge the gap between technical documentation and real-world procurement. Learn more about CHAI model cards here. About Elion: Elion is a trusted health IT marketplace and research firm dedicated to empowering healthcare organizations through technology insights and strategic guidance. By bridging the gap between healthcare leaders and innovative solutions, Elion is driving the future of healthcare delivery. For more information, visit: About CHAI: The CHAI (Coalition for Health AI) mission is to be the trusted source of guidelines for Responsible AI in Health. It aims to ensure high-quality care, foster trust among users, and meet the growing healthcare needs. As a coalition bringing together leaders and experts representing health systems, startups, government and patient advocates, CHAI has established working groups focusing on privacy and security, fairness, transparency, usefulness, and safety of AI algorithms.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CHAI: AI Lab in Palo Alto Trains 32B Model For Social Interactions
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CHAI, the leading social AI platform, today announced the successful training of a 32B parameter model designed specifically for enhanced social interactions. This major technological advancement represents a significant evolution from the company's pioneering "blending" methodology that previously demonstrated superior performance using multiple smaller models. CHAI initially gained recognition in the AI community for its innovative "blending" technology, their research demonstrated that combining responses from multiple smaller AI models could outperform single large models. "Two (or more) heads are better than one," explained the research team in their foundational paper. The blending approach randomly selected responses from a group of smaller AI models, resulting in more engaging, diverse, and higher-quality interactions while maintaining significantly lower computational costs. Key advantages of the original blending approach included: Lower computational cost – No need for trillion-parameter models. Better performance – Consistently outperforming larger competing models Diverse responses – Different models contribute unique strengths, making conversations more dynamic and fun. Strategic AI Research Investment As part of their 2025 roadmap, CHAI has significantly intensify their AI research efforts. Building on the success of their blending technology, this focus on AI advancement has led to training their most ambitious model to date. The new 32B parameter model represents a strategic evolution from blending to a native foundational model trained specifically for social interactions, boosting user engagement to a new level. This major research investment underscores CHAI's commitment to maintaining their competitive edge in the rapidly evolving social AI landscape through cutting-edge technological innovation. Was CHAI the first AI Platform? CHAI was the first consumer AI product to reach 1 million users, leveraging the open-sourced LLM GPT-J, before ChatGPT or Llama. What is CHAI? CHAI is a social AI platform where users can create their own AI. Since its launch three years ago, CHAI has experienced significant growth, particularly among Gen Z users. Now, to support further growth and wider adoption, CHAI has redesigned its brand. Can you use CHAI AI in a browser? As of March 2025, no. CHAI is focused on delivering the most engaging social AI experience by hiring talented engineers to refine its app. While there are currently no plans for a web app, this may change in the future. Is CHAI AI safe? CHAI has implemented a range of safety features that allow users to engage in dynamic chats while encouraging them to stay within established guidelines. By building better AI, CHAI aims to enhance user value and experience. What makes CHAI special? CHAI is designed to be the most engaging social AI, delivering highly entertaining conversations. Many users rely on it to craft interactive stories and immersive experiences. Why do people love CHAI? CHAI employs advanced AI techniques to increase the entertainment value of its bots. Users chat with AI to write interactive novels and have engaging conversations, supported by a variety of genres that appeal to avid novel readers. Sometimes regarded as the best free AI chatbot, CHAI is paving its way to widespread adoption of conversational social AI for entertainment. Who is the founder? William Beauchamp is a 2x founder, first started building CHAI with his sister in Cambridge UK in 2020. After building the first AI chat platform they relocated to Palo Alto. Are they hiring? CHAI is a rapidly growing company that is known for paying very high salaries with an intense culture focused on delivering results and iterating quickly. Apply on CHAI's website. Press Contact: Tom Lu+1 (626) 594-8966 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Chai
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CHAI, the Social AI Platform, on Track to Hit $1.4B Valuation in 2026
CHAI, a fast-rising AI startup in Palo Alto, is rapidly emerging as the next unicorn with explosive revenue growth of 250%, surpassing industry leaders like Databricks (127%), SpaceX (139%), and Anthropic (220%). With a last valuation of $450 million more than a year ago, CHAI is on track to achieve a $1.4 billion valuation by 2026, driven by projected 30X revenue multiples—a benchmark set by top-tier Silicon Valley disruptors. PALO ALTO, Calif., May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CHAI, a fast-rising AI startup in Palo Alto, is rapidly emerging as the next unicorn with explosive revenue growth of 250%, surpassing industry leaders like Databricks (127%), SpaceX (139%), and Anthropic (220%). With a last valuation of $450 million more than a year ago, CHAI is on track to achieve a $1.4 billion valuation by 2026, driven by projected 30X revenue multiples—a benchmark set by top-tier Silicon Valley disruptors. With a valuation of $450 million 16 months ago, CHAI is experiencing explosive revenue growth of 250%, surpassing high-profile companies including Anthropic (220%), Midjourney (167%), SpaceX (139%), and Databricks (127%). With 2024 revenue of $18 million and projections to reach or even surpass $45 million by the end of 2025, CHAI's trajectory places it among the elite tier of tech innovators. Industry analysts tracking CHAI's meteoric rise predict revenue multiples of 30X to 32X by 2026, potentially driving the company's valuation to approximately $1.4 billion. This remarkable growth rate exceeds some of today's most valuable startups, including Anthropic and SpaceX. While CHAI doesn't have plan to start it's next fund raising round, investors and industry observers are taking note of its extraordinary performance metrics, positioning the company as the next breakthrough success in Silicon Valley's competitive landscape. Was CHAI the first AI Platform? CHAI was the first consumer AI product to reach 1 million users, leveraging the open-sourced LLM GPT-J, before ChatGPT or Llama. What is CHAI? CHAI is a social AI platform where users can create their own AI. Since its launch three years ago, CHAI has experienced significant growth, particularly among Gen Z users. Now, to support further growth and wider adoption, CHAI has redesigned its brand. Can you use CHAI AI in a browser? As of March 2025, no. CHAI is focused on delivering the most engaging social AI experience by hiring talented engineers to refine its app. While there are currently no plans for a web app, this may change in the future. Is CHAI AI safe? CHAI has implemented a range of safety features that allow users to engage in dynamic chats while encouraging them to stay within established guidelines. By building better AI, CHAI aims to enhance user value and experience. What makes CHAI special? CHAI is designed to be the most engaging social AI, delivering highly entertaining conversations. Many users rely on it to craft interactive stories and immersive experiences. Why do people love CHAI? CHAI employs advanced AI techniques to increase the entertainment value of its bots. Users chat with AI to write interactive novels and have engaging conversations, supported by a variety of genres that appeal to avid novel readers. Sometimes regarded as the best free AI chatbot, CHAI is paving its way to widespread adoption of conversational social AI for entertainment. Who is the founder? William Beauchamp is a 2x founder, first started building CHAI with his sister in Cambridge UK in 2020. After building the first AI chat platform they relocated to Palo Alto. Are they hiring? CHAI is a rapidly growing company that is known for paying very high salaries with an intense culture focused on delivering results and iterating quickly. Apply on CHAI's website. Press Contact: Tom Lu+1 (626) 594-8966https:// View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Chai Research Corp Sign in to access your portfolio
Zawya
09-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Ondo State, World Health Organization (WHO) , partners and caregivers unite to promote vaccination during African Vaccination Week
When 30-year-old Ajibola Ibukunoluwa walked into the Comprehensive Health Centre, Isolo in Akure South Local Government Area in Ondo State, she wasn't just bringing her three-month-old child for a routine immunisation shot—she was stepping into a movement. It was the annual African Vaccination Week (AVW), an initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases across the African Region. The commemoration was held nationwide from 24 to 30 April. For Ajibola, vaccination is a must, as she understands the protection it gives against vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, yellow fever, hepatitis B, and polio, among others. "Immunisation reduces mortality in children, and I'll keep encouraging others to get their children vaccinated. The vaccination week has helped raise awareness among mothers," she said. Like Ajibola, 70 other mothers and caregivers gathered at the facility on 24 April 2025 to lend their voice in raising awareness of the importance of vaccination as the Ondo State Government through Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (OSPHCDA), in collaboration with WHO and key partners, including Clinton Health Access Initiatives (CHAI) and UNICEF mark the 14th edition of African Vaccination Week. With this year's theme, "Immunisation for all is humanly possible," the event aimed to renew public commitment to life-saving vaccines and promote equal access for every child, regardless of location or circumstance. Hassan Olayinka, another caregiver whose 9-month-old baby received the measles, yellow fever, and meningitis vaccines at the event, expressed her gratitude to the government, WHO, and partners for making the vaccines accessible and available to children in the country. "Immunisation is a very powerful tool. It prevents children from falling sick. I am happy with the services I received today and will advise mothers in my neighbourhood to take it seriously. I thank the State Government and partners like WHO for organising this." The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Professor Michael Sinmidele Odimayo, representing the state governor, called on mothers to become advocates for immunisation: "Inform those ignorant about vaccination and its importance. Vaccination is a human right." He highlighted the state's health priorities—including free Hepatitis B treatment and the expansion of the health insurance scheme. Delivering WHO's goodwill message on behalf of the Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, Dr Adebayo said: "The African Vaccination Week is a reminder of WHO's commitment to ensuring every child has access to life-saving vaccines. Immunisation is a human right, and this year's theme is a powerful call to action. We appreciate all caregivers and partners championing this cause." During the event, Professor Odimayo and Dr Adebayo administered doses of the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV), Rota vaccine, and Vitamin A to eligible children. In total, 70 children were immunised. To encourage continued participation and advocacy, all 70 caregivers received diapers as incentives and were recognised as "immunisation champions." Also in attendance were the Permanent Secretary of the Hospitals Management Board, Dr Ayodele Ojo Adiji; Director of Disease Control and Immunization, Dr Victor Adefesoye (representing the Executive Secretary of OSPHCDA); WHO State Coordinator (represented by Dr Ibraheem Adebayo); Ward Development Committee Chairman, religious leaders, and representatives from partner organisations. The presence of health workers, local media, and public and private stakeholders added weight to the message that immunisation is not just a medical intervention—it is a community-driven commitment to protecting children's future. For mothers like Hassan and Ajibola, the experience was more than symbolic—it reaffirmed their role in safeguarding their children's health and a testament to the power of collaboration between governments, communities, and global partners like WHO. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
No, Chelsea Clinton Did Not Receive $84 Million From USAID
Following President Donald Trump's executive action to freeze funding disbursed by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), social media users took it upon themselves to identify potential wasteful spending the federal agency was doling out. Some users have claimed falsely that USAID gave Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, $84 million. That figure actually represents the annual gross receipts—total revenue not including expenses—for the Bill, Hillary, and Chelsea Clinton Foundation, commonly referred to as the Clinton Foundation. 'How are the liberals going to explain how Chelsea Clinton became a multi millionaire of american tax dollars?' a right-wing podcaster, Alan Jacoby, tweeted. 'Chelsea Clinton raked in $84 million. That's your USAID.' Jeff Dye, a comedian who has made appearances on reality television shows, made similar accusations on X. 'Chelsea Clinton gets 84 million dollars of our tax money and she can barely account for any of it.' He added, 'We have documented and published proof.' Another X user suggested that legal action be taken against Democrats, tweeting, 'Chelsea Clinton got $84M from USAID. But there are still Americans living in tents in the snow in North Carolina.' She added, 'Democrats made sure of both. Prosecutions better be coming.' While the Clinton Foundation has received federal funding in the past, the amounts are far smaller than the social media posts claim. The federal government website which tracks federal spending data from October 2007 to September 2024, shows that the Clinton Foundation in April 2010 received a grant for $49,998 from the Corporation for National and Community Service, an independent U.S. government agency since renamed AmeriCorps. The Clinton Foundation also received in September 2019 a $300,000 subaward—an amount not pocketed or spent by the nonprofit but which the foundation was legally required to dole out to other organizations—from the Department of Health and Human Services for opioid substance abuse training. Some USAID dollars were granted to a nonprofit organization formed by the Clinton Foundation, but nowhere near the amount internet users claim Chelsea Clinton took from the federal agency. The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), a project launched by the Clinton Foundation that in 2010 became a separate, affiliated nonprofit group, spent just over $6 million in taxpayer funds from a $7.5 million USAID grant from March 2019 to February 2021 for 'foreign assistance overseas.' Specifically, the listed objective of the grant money was 'to increase access to cost effective, quality basic health services at community level and in health posts across eight provinces of Zambia.' The '$84 million' figure appears to come from the Clinton Foundation's gross receipt amount listed on the organization's most recent filed tax return. According to the Internal Revenue Service's Business Master File, which was last updated on February 10 and tracks publicly reported financial information of nonprofit groups, the Clinton Foundation recorded $83,624,489 in annual gross receipts, which does not account for any incurred expenses, and encompasses all of the foundation's donations and other income for the filing period. That form is not available online, but the Clinton Foundation's most recent publicly available Form 990 tax return is from 2022, which shows total revenue and expenses adding up to $81,934,441 for that year. Chelsea Clinton publicly responded to the claim on February 10, calling the allegations 'absurd' and stating she does not 'take a cent from the Foundation.' If you have a claim you would like to see us fact check, please send us an email at factcheck@ If you would like to suggest a correction to this piece or any other Dispatch article, please email corrections@
