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Key PlayersTempus, Viz.ai, Nuance

AI AdoptionGrowing

Use CasesMedical Imaging, Clinical Decision Support, Patient Triage

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AI in surgery faces scrutiny as TruDi Navigation System linked to strokes and patient injuries

A Johnson & Johnson surgical device saw malfunctions surge from 7 to over 100 after adding AI, with at least 10 patients injured. Two stroke victims have filed lawsuits alleging the TruDi Navigation System's AI contributed to botched surgeries, including skull punctures and arterial injuries. The incidents highlight growing concerns about inadequate safety standards as the FDA approves AI-powered medical devices at an accelerating pace.

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AI in surgery faces scrutiny as TruDi Navigation System linked to strokes and patient injuries

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Takeda inks $1.7 billion Iambic deal to accelerate AI drug discovery for cancer treatments

Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical has partnered with AI startup Iambic in a deal exceeding $1.7 billion to design small-molecule drugs targeting cancer and gastrointestinal diseases. The collaboration leverages Iambic's NeuralPLexer model to predict protein binding, potentially compressing traditional six-year drug discovery timelines to less than two years through AI predictions and automated laboratories.

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Takeda inks $1.7 billion Iambic deal to accelerate AI drug discovery for cancer treatments

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AI stethoscope doubles detection of heart valve disease, outperforming traditional methods

New research shows artificial intelligence-powered stethoscopes can detect heart valve disease with 92% accuracy compared to 46% using traditional methods. The AI algorithm identified twice as many cases of previously undiagnosed moderate-to-severe disease, potentially enabling earlier treatment and saving thousands of lives.

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AI stethoscope doubles detection of heart valve disease, outperforming traditional methods

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University of Michigan's Prima AI model reads brain MRI scans in seconds with 97.5% accuracy

Researchers at University of Michigan developed Prima, an AI model that analyzes brain MRI scans and delivers diagnoses in seconds with up to 97.5% accuracy. Trained on over 220,000 MRI studies, Prima can prioritize emergency cases like strokes and brain hemorrhages, automatically alerting specialists. The system aims to address growing radiology shortages and reduce diagnostic delays across health systems.

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University of Michigan's Prima AI model reads brain MRI scans in seconds with 97.5% accuracy

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Apple scales back AI health coach project as Eddy Cue pushes for faster innovation

Apple has wound down Project Mulberry, its ambitious AI-powered health coach initiative, following a leadership shift that placed services chief Eddy Cue over the health division. Instead of launching a comprehensive Health+ service, Apple will release individual features over time within its Health app as it rethinks its approach to competing with Oura, Whoop, and OpenAI's ChatGPT Health.

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Apple scales back AI health coach project as Eddy Cue pushes for faster innovation

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Goodfire Raises $150 Million at $1.25 Billion Valuation to Decode AI Models and Improve Safety

Goodfire has raised $150 million in Series B funding at a $1.25 billion valuation to advance AI interpretability research. The startup creates interpreter models to decode neural networks and understand how AI models make decisions. CEO Eric Ho warns the industry is moving too fast without understanding the technology it's deploying.

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Goodfire Raises $150 Million at $1.25 Billion Valuation to Decode AI Models and Improve Safety

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Moya AI robot walks with 92% human accuracy, has warm skin, and makes eye contact like a person

Shanghai startup DroidUp unveiled Moya, a biomimetic AI robot that maintains human body temperature, walks with 92% accuracy, and expresses emotions through subtle facial movements. Priced at $173,000, the humanoid robot is designed for healthcare and education roles, though its lifelike qualities have sparked both fascination and uncanny valley concerns among observers.

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Moya AI robot walks with 92% human accuracy, has warm skin, and makes eye contact like a person

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Sam Altman says OpenAI may invest in AI drug discovery firms and take royalties on breakthroughs

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed the company may invest in or subsidize firms using its AI for drug discovery, taking royalties on successful discoveries instead of charging upfront costs. Speaking at Cisco's AI conference, Altman outlined a potential shift from traditional software pricing to outcome-based financial returns, where OpenAI shares both risk and reward in scientific breakthroughs.

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Sam Altman says OpenAI may invest in AI drug discovery firms and take royalties on breakthroughs

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Lotus Health AI raises $35M to scale free AI doctor service with board-certified oversight

Lotus Health AI announced $35 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered primary care model that provides free medical consultations 24/7. Founded by KJ Dhaliwal, the platform uses AI for diagnoses and prescriptions while board-certified physicians from Stanford, Harvard, and UCSF review all final decisions. The company claims its AI doctor service can see 10 times more patients than traditional practices.

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Lotus Health AI raises $35M to scale free AI doctor service with board-certified oversight

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Fitbit Founders Launch Luffu, an AI Platform to Help Families Monitor Health and Ease Caregiving

Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman have launched Luffu, an AI-powered intelligent family care system designed to help families proactively monitor health. The platform addresses a growing need as 63 million U.S. adults now serve as family caregivers, up 45% from a decade ago. Starting as an app with plans to expand into hardware, Luffu uses AI to organize scattered health information and flag notable changes before they become crises.

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Fitbit Founders Launch Luffu, an AI Platform to Help Families Monitor Health and Ease Caregiving

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Contextual Errors Keep Medical AI From Reaching Its Full Potential in Clinical Settings

Harvard Medical School researchers have identified contextual errors as a major barrier preventing medical AI from transitioning into real-world clinical use. Despite thousands of models being developed, very few succeed in hospitals because they lack critical information about medical specialty, geographic location, and socioeconomic factors needed for accurate patient care.

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Contextual Errors Keep Medical AI From Reaching Its Full Potential in Clinical Settings

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Barnsley Named UK's First Tech Town as Government Pushes AI Into Public Services

The South Yorkshire town of Barnsley has been designated the UK's first Tech Town, with £500K in seed funding to integrate AI across schools, hospitals, and businesses. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall says the initiative will serve as a national blueprint, but concerns remain about job displacement and missing data governance frameworks.

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Barnsley Named UK's First Tech Town as Government Pushes AI Into Public Services

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