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New York Post
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
If you're not sure whether you're hot, ask ChatGPT — because it's brutally honest: ‘I guess I needed to hear it'
Hot or not — ask a bot! Since ChatGPT's launch in 2022, it's helped users write emails, resumes and meal plans — and now, glow-up guides. From analyzing photos to recommending specific products, some users say the bot has become their brutally honest beauty coach, according to the Washington Post. Advertisement 3 ChatGPT is giving users straight honesty when it comes to their appearance. AlexPhotoStock – Yes, people are now turning to AI for straightforward feedback on their appearance. Across social media, people are posting screenshots of ChatGPT's assessments of their looks, complete with product suggestions that range from hair dye to Botox. Advertisement Some are even spending thousands to take on those recommendations. Michaela Lassig, 39, was desperate to look her best by her wedding day — while staying within her $2,500 budget. She asked ChatGPT for a personalized skin-care plan for 'flawless, youthful skin.' It gave her a full, detailed list and even correctly estimated how many units of Botox her injector would recommend. Beauty critic Jessica DeFino approves of the new use of the technology. Advertisement 3 There could be issues when it comes to asking humans these questions, since those on the other side may not want to offend. New Africa – 'If we're trying to optimize ourselves as beautiful objects, we can't consider the input of a human who is, say, in love with us,' she noted. Chatbots, she adds, offer the kind of blunt objectivity only another object can provide. However, some experts warn of the detriments of this supposed objectivity. Advertisement 3 Across social media, people are posting screenshots of ChatGPT's assessments of their looks, complete with product suggestions that range from hair dye to Botox. Rizq – The AI is trained on vast, often biased internet content — including Reddit forums and beauty blogs that reflect unrealistic, even harmful, beauty standards. 'We're automating the male gaze,' Emily Bender, a computational linguist who specializes in generative AI, said. But just because it's ChatGPT approved, doesn't mean it's FDA approved. As OpenAI and other AI companies integrate product suggestions and shopping links into their bots, some experts warn users may unknowingly be guided toward commercial interests. But for now, many consumers don't seem to mind — they're just happy someone, or something, is giving it to them straight. Haley Andrews, 31, summed up the appeal: 'I told it, 'Speak like an older sister who tells the truth because she loves you and wants the absolute best for you, even though it's a little harsh.''
New York Post
24-04-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Mom of two credits ChatGPT with saving her life by helping detect cancer — which doctors missed
A mother of two credits ChatGPT for saving her life, claiming the artificial intelligence chatbot flagged the condition leading to her cancer when doctors missed it. Lauren Bannon, who divides her time between North Carolina and the US Virgin Islands, first noticed in February 2024 that she was having trouble bending her fingers in the morning and evening, as reported by Kennedy News and Media. Advertisement After four months, the 40-year-old was told by doctors that she had rheumatoid arthritis, despite testing negative for the condition. Bannon, who owns a marketing company, then began experiencing excruciating stomach pains and lost 14 pounds in just a month, which doctors blamed on acid reflux. Desperate to pinpoint the cause of her symptoms, Bannon turned to ChatGPT, the large-language model made by OpenAI. The chatbot told Bannon that she may have Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to become inflamed and eventually underactive, according to Kennedy News and Media. Advertisement 4 After four months, the 40-year-old was told by doctors that she had rheumatoid arthritis, despite testing negative for the condition. FOX News Despite reservations from her doctor, Bannon insisted on being tested for the condition in September 2024 — and was shocked to discover that ChatGPT was correct, despite the absence of any family history. This prompted doctors to perform an ultrasound of Lauren's thyroid, when they discovered two small lumps in her neck that were confirmed as cancer in October 2024. 'I needed to find out what was happening to me, I just felt so desperate. I just wasn't getting the answers I needed.' Lauren Bannon Advertisement Bannon claims she would never have found the hidden cancer without the help of ChatGPT, which she credits for helping to save her life. 4 Desperate to pinpoint the cause of her symptoms, Bannon turned to ChatGPT. Rizq – 'I felt let down by doctors,' said Bannon, as reported by Kennedy News and Media. 'It was almost like they were just trying to give out medication for anything to get you in and out the door.' 'I needed to find out what was happening to me, I just felt so desperate. I just wasn't getting the answers I needed.' Advertisement Bannon said she had been using ChatGPT for work. When she asked the chatbot about which medical conditions mimic rheumatoid arthritis, it answered, 'You may have Hashimoto's disease, ask your doctor to check your thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPO) levels.'' After her cancer diagnosis in January 2025, Bannon underwent an operation to remove her thyroid and two lymph nodes from her neck. She will now remain under lifelong monitoring to ensure that the cancer doesn't return, according to the report. 4 A mother of two credits ChatGPT with saving her life, claiming the artificial intelligence chatbot flagged the condition leading to her cancer when doctors missed it. FOX News Due to not presenting with typical symptoms of Hashimoto's disease, Bannon believes her condition, and subsequent cancer diagnosis, would have remained undetected without the help of ChatGPT. 'I didn't have the typical symptoms of Hashimoto's disease — I wasn't tired or feeling exhausted,' she said, per Kennedy News and Media. 'If I hadn't looked on ChatGPT, I would've just taken the rheumatoid arthritis medication and the cancer would've spread from my neck to everywhere else.' 'It saved my life. I would've never discovered this without ChatGPT. All my tests were perfect.' Bannon encourages others to use the chatbot to investigate their own health concerns, but to 'act with caution.' Advertisement 4 Webpage of ChatGPT, a prototype AI chatbot, is seen on the website of OpenAI, on a smartphone. Daniel CHETRONI – 'If it gives you something to look into, ask your doctors to test you,' she suggested. 'It can't do any harm. I feel lucky to be alive.' Dr. Harvey Castro, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and national speaker on artificial intelligence based in Dallas, Texas, said he welcomes the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in raising awareness and prompting faster action, but also urges caution. 'AI is not a replacement for human medical expertise,' he told Fox News Digital. 'These tools can assist, alert and even comfort — but they can't diagnose, examine or treat.' Advertisement 'When used responsibly, AI can enhance healthcare outcomes — but when used in isolation, it can be dangerous,' Castro went on. 'We must prioritize patient safety and keep licensed medical professionals at the center of care.' Fox News Digital reached out to OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, for comment.
Zawya
23-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Stc Bahrain and inspireU program continue to empower Bahraini entrepreneurs
Manama, Bahrain – stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has opened its doors to register to the inspireU program. This successful and long-running accelerator, led by the stc Group, empowers local entrepreneurial talent, transforming groundbreaking ideas into thriving businesses in different sectors. Eng. Khalid Al Osaimi, stc Bahrain Chief Executive Officer said, 'We are proud to see our inspireU program return again this year. Last year, three Bahraini start-ups showcased their incredible innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. These entrepreneurs represent the future of Bahrain's digital economy, and we are confident that their ventures will have a significant positive impact. We encourage innovative Bahraini startups to apply for this year's inspireU program and take their ideas to the next level.' The "inspireU" program was established in Saudi Arabia in 2015 and has since achieved remarkable success, driving its expansion into Kuwait and Bahrain. To date, it has supported over 130 digital projects, with investments exceeding 1 billion Saudi Riyals. Furthermore, the market value of investments and financial transactions for the products and services of the start-ups incubated by inspireU has reached over 15 billion Saudi Riyals. The program has also played a pivotal role in creating more than 660,000 job opportunities and has positively impacted the lives of over 50 million users. Last year's inspireU program, culminating in a rigorous bootcamp at stc Bahrain headquarters, discovered three game-changing Bahraini startups: Rizq, Siin, and Verrt. Rizq is revolutionizing B2B finance in the region with its software designed to help businesses obtain, manage, and grow their "rizq" smarter, building healthier, more profitable companies. Siin is transforming the MENA e-commerce landscape with its live shopping platform, connecting consumers with trusted sellers through engaging live shows and gamified auctions. Verrt is disrupting the advertising industry with its fully integrated platform, offering businesses easy, transparent, and corruption-free media booking. These diverse startups received a comprehensive support package, including financial aid, logistical assistance, expert consulting, and intensive training from Silicon Valley's best. Interested entrepreneurs and start-ups can start by filling out the application form available on For more information, please visit About stc Bahrain stc Bahrain, a subsidiary of stc Group, is the fastest-growing, most innovative digital enabler in Bahrain. Since entering Bahrain's telecommunications market in 2010, stc Bahrain has revolutionized the telecommunications industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain and emerged as a market leader. This position has been maintained through consistent investment in next-generation technologies and innovative products and services, including advancements in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and mobile payments, and wholesale connectivity solutions. Our achievements include being the first in the region to pilot the foundation of 5.5G, launching the world's first structured Web3 Launchpad program, and driving blockchain innovation in the Middle East and beyond. This aligns with Bahrain's Economic vision 2030, with ICT as a key driver of sustainable economic growth. In 2018, stc Bahrain disrupted fintech with its stc pay ecosystem of services, which has evolved to become a subsidiary of stc Bahrain, officially licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain. stc pay is an all-inclusive digital wallet, making financial services more accessible and driving the Kingdom toward a cashless future. Over the past decade, we've consistently topped Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority's Quality of Service report, reflecting our dedication to wide coverage and high-quality service. Through investments in Bahrain's telecom sector, our evolution into a forward-thinking digital enabler aligns with the Kingdom's Economic Vision 2030. The company's persistent dedication to innovation has earned it multiple awards, positioning it as a driving force in delivering telecommunication, digital, and mobile financial services for everyday customers, homes, and businesses. stc Jusoor, the company's corporate social responsibility arm (meaning "bridges" in Arabic), aligns with Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030 and individual empowerment. Focusing on Community, Family, Eco, and Tech as key pillars, stc Jusoor's initiatives balance community development and technology, connecting and empowering individuals through the free exchange of experiences, ideas, and information. Today, stc Bahrain stands not only as the preferred Telecommunications network in Bahrain but also as the most forward-looking digital enabler. For more information, please visit Please follow us on:
