Ex-OpenAI Exec Says AI Needs Biology Data to Cure Cancer

Fidji Simo, a former OpenAI executive, says AI could eventually cure all diseases, but making models smarter alone isn't enough. She agrees with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei that AI companies need real medical breakthroughs, not just big promises. Simo says the biggest challenge is getting the right biology data. Without it, even powerful AI can't find cures. Her biotech startup, ChronicleBio, is building datasets for complex chronic diseases. She thinks cancer may be the first area where AI makes a big difference, thanks to decades of data in genomics and imaging. She urges building both AI smarts and biology infrastructure together to turn ideas into real treatments.