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Forbes Daily: Microsoft Unveils An AI Feature For Medical Advice

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13.03.2026

Would you use AI for medical advice? Microsoft, like other AI giants, is betting on it.

The tech titan announced a new feature called Copilot Health on Thursday, which can access users’ private medical records and provide “personalized health insights.” The company said while it’s not meant to “replace your doctor,” it is intended to make your time with them more efficient.

Millions of people use AI for health-related questions daily, though doctors have cautioned against relying on the technology. “AI just isn’t ready to take on the role of the physician,” said Dr. Rebecca Payne from the University of Oxford, author of a study on usage of AI chatbots for medical advice.

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In his first statement since succeeding his father, Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for every death in the war against his nation, and said they would continue to use the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a “lever.” Meanwhile, President Donald Trump insisted that oil price hikes make the U.S. “a lot of money” because the U.S. is the largest oil producer in the world—but the nation is also the largest consumer of oil, and average gas prices have spiked.

MORE: The Treasury Department announced it was easing some sanctions on Russian oil, but the move did not trigger significant movement in global crude prices, which remained above $100 a barrel. Analysts told the Associated Press the exemptions could help open access to around 125 million barrels of sanctioned Russian oil currently stranded at sea.

To quell rising gas prices, the Trump Administration is considering suspending the century-old Jones Act, which requires any cargo moved between U.S. ports to travel on American vessels. The temporary waiver would allow foreign tankers to supply oil refineries on the East Coast with fuel from the Gulf Coast, according to Bloomberg.

Bilt’s credit card allows customers to earn loyalty rewards on what is one of their largest monthly expenses: rent. But problems began after the fintech company issued new credit cards following the end of its partnership with Wells Fargo, and angry customers say their rent and mortgage payments aren’t going through.

WEALTH + ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The number of Black billionaires on Forbes’ World’s Billionaires list continues to grow, with the 2026 list featuring new faces like Beyoncé and hip-hop legend Dr. Dre, who is making a push into cocktails with spirits company Gin & Juice, cofounded alongside Snoop Dogg. The world’s 27 Black billionaires have a combined net worth of $121 billion, largely earning their fortunes in the finance, entertainment and technology sectors.

After going all-in on the first phase of a massive AI data center in Texas, the $10 billion Crusoe is now also going small, expanding its investment in smaller, prepackaged data centers. Modular data centers are on the rise as hyperscale brings delays, power bottlenecks and public pushback—though the company is entering an already-populated market.

This $100 Million Vape Company Is A Pillar Of The Cannabis Industry

Alex Kwon did not set out to build one of the largest vaporizer companies in the cannabis industry. But six weeks after launching a new vape cartridge in November 2018, the product generated $1.6 million in revenue—and Kwon knew he had a real business.

It’s taken years and tens of millions of dollars spent on lawsuits—including a falling out with his business partner and a patent infringement case levied by one of China’s biggest vape manufacturers—but Active now controls an estimated 20% of the vape hardware market and generates an estimated $100 million in annual revenue by selling its devices to some of the biggest companies in the $30 billion (est. 2025 revenue) cannabis industry—from Trulieve to Curaleaf to Jeeter—who fill those devices with their own THC oil.

“We have gotten run over by a bus seven times,” says Kwon as he pops a Zyn in his mouth. “Somehow we’re still here and still growing.”

Kwon also owns a Washington-based cannabis company named Sungrown, but Active is his biggest company. Vapes are the second-best selling category in the U.S. cannabis market with $6 billion in sales in 2024. Flower remains the top seller with $9 billion in sales over the same period.

Now, Kwon is ready to expand his companies into the burgeoning European market. “I believe Europe is the gateway to the rest of the world,” says Kwon. “I think there’s potential to be as big or bigger than the U.S.”

WHY IT MATTERS “It is hard to build a successful business in the cut-throat, and still federally illegal, cannabis industry,” says Forbes senior writer Will Yakowicz. “But Alex Kwon and his team at Active have built a $100 million (annual sales) company while fighting off lawsuits, business disputes, and even a trade war. Now, Kwon is expanding to Europe in an effort to build a global footprint.”

MORE Where Is Cannabis Legal In Europe?

The world’s 25 wealthiest sports team owners are richer than ever, with 77-year-old LVMH CEO and chairman Bernard Arnault—the owner of Paris FC—topping the list. It’s indicative of a new generation of owners who in many cases made billions in other industries before entering sports:

$903 billion: The collective net worth of the 25 members of the list, a 49% increase from 2025

$171 billion: How much Arnault is worth

No. 3: Where Los Angeles Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer falls on the list

Your résumé should quickly tell hiring managers that you’re a standout candidate, so it’s important to format it correctly. Make sure you use a professional font like Arial or Calibri, and be sure to keep it to two pages or less, unless it’s for niche purposes. Keep the design text-based and simple, with clearly laid-out bullet points.

The latest installment in a popular video game franchise from Nintendo boosted the company’s shares in an apparent surprise success. What franchise is it?

D. The Legend of Zelda

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