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ChatGPT is launching a Health portal, JPMorgan Chase is taking over the Apple Card, and Ubisoft is shutting down a studio 16 days after it unionized

Jan 8, 2026
OpenAI unveils a new health feature for ChatGPT, allowing users to connect their medical records and wellness apps for personalized responses. JPMorgan Chase is set to take over the Apple Card, with the transition to be completed over two years. In a surprising move, Ubisoft shuts down its Halifax studio merely 16 days after it unionized, as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy. The podcast dives into the implications of these developments in tech and gaming.
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INSIGHT

ChatGPT Adds Dedicated Health Portal

  • OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Health to connect medical records and wellness apps for tailored responses.
  • OpenAI says it will not use health conversations to train foundational models and adds extra privacy safeguards.
ADVICE

Avoid Using Chatbots For Medical Advice

  • Do not rely on ChatGPT or similar chatbots for medical diagnosis or treatment.
  • Avoid sharing sensitive personal health details with chatbots because they can produce dangerous errors and privacy risks.
INSIGHT

JPMorgan To Replace Goldman For Apple Card

  • Apple will transition Apple Card issuance from Goldman Sachs to JPMorgan Chase over about two years.
  • MasterCard remains the payment network and customers can keep using their cards during the transition.
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