Can AI Fix Housing and Healthcare Affordability?

In this episode of the a16z Podcast, Elise AI's co-founders Minna Song and Tony Stoyanov discuss with Alex Immerman from a16z's growth team how their company uses AI to address inefficiencies and reduce costs in the housing and healthcare sectors, which together account for a significant portion of household expenses and the national GDP. They explore the reasons for the slow adoption of technology in these industries, the regulatory and capital flow challenges hindering housing supply, and the potential for AI to automate processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of services. The discussion covers the vision of fully autonomous buildings, the future roles of humans in AI-enabled environments, and the potential for increased mobility and flexibility in housing through technology. They also touch on the similarities between the administrative challenges in housing and healthcare and the potential for AI to improve patient engagement and treatment adherence.