OpenAI Health + Alexa Web: 6 Stories | AI Weekly in 5

Jan 15, 2026

Discover the latest in AI developments as OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, integrating medical records with privacy safeguards. Amazon rolls out Alexa+ for web, transforming how we interact with household devices. The partnership between UMG and NVIDIA aims to innovate music discovery using AI tools. Plus, Google reimagines email with AI-generated summaries in Gmail's new inbox. All these updates are packed into a quick yet informative five-minute recap!

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ANECDOTE

Wearable Notetaker Goes Desktop

Plaud launched the NotePin S as a wearable AI notetaker with a desktop app to capture meetings.
It ships at $179 with multiple wearing options and 300 free transcription minutes monthly.

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Alexa Moves From Device To Web

Amazon is moving Alexa Plus from devices to the web to compete with chat-first assistants.
The play is to be everywhere so Alexa becomes a household hub, not just a living-room device.

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Major Labels Bet On Creator-First Music AI

UMG and NVIDIA aim to build creator-first music AI combining Music Flamingo with UMG's catalog.
They plan artist tools, discovery improvements, and work to protect attribution and rights at scale.

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