In a statement that straddles science fiction and near-future reality, Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang has revealed he’s putting off parenthood—for now. But not because of career demands or personal timing. His reason? He’s waiting for Elon Musk’s Neuralink to become mainstream. Yes, Wang wants his future children to be among the first humans enhanced … Read more
One evening, feeling overwhelmed, 24-year-old Delhi resident Nisha Popli typed, “You’re my psychiatrist now,” into ChatGPT. Since then, she’s relied on the AI tool to process her thoughts and seek mental support. “I started using it in late 2024, especially after I paused therapy due to costs. It’s been a steady support for six months … Read more
When Naman Gosalia’s father suffered a sudden heart attack without any prior symptoms or abnormal reports, it was a moment that shattered assumptions. Fit, active, and medically “normal” — he didn’t fit the profile of someone at risk. But that single emergency became the beginning of something much larger: AnginaX, an AI-powered cardiology assistant that … Read more
The pandemic was pivotal to healthcare’s digital transformation. Overnight, locked-down populations switched to telemedicine to consult their doctors. The pharmaceuticals industry leveraged the computing power of advanced digital technologies – cloud computing, machine learning and advanced analytics – to crash vaccine development timelines. India used its vast digital public infrastructure to manage the world’s largest … Read more
You don’t always hear the warning signs of a failing heart, but what if your watch could? India is facing a silent cardiac crisis. Heart diseases are claiming more lives here than ever before, with 272 out of every 100,000 people succumbing to it, more than the global average of 235. With heart-related conditions rising … Read more
New Delhi: With a focus on developing AI-based solutions that support key national health programmes in the country, IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to establish a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AI-CoE). The two premier institutions were awarded a ₹330 crore grant last year … Read more
Patna: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna, has entered into a partnership with the e-health section of the ministry of health and family welfare to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions. It has recently also procured several AI-enabled medical devices to enhance patient treatment. Head of cardiothoracic surgery department at AIIMS-Patna, Dr Sanjiv Kumar, … Read more
Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar executive director Ashutosh Biswas on Wednesday said Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform early diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders in the country. He highlighted the growing role of AI in personalised medicine, especially for hypothyroidism, which affects about 1 in 10 adults in the country. “AI diagnosis, which is set … Read more
Dubai: Digital healthcare platform Practo has expanded its digital healthcare services to the United Arab Emirates. According to the company, the expansion is aimed to enable users in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah to search and book appointments with verified doctors across specialties. The company states that patients can access doctor profiles, check verified reviews, … Read more
London: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with NTT DATA and CARPL.ai to develop an AI-powered radiology analysis service aimed at advancing cancer research. The service will support the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) models in medical imaging, with the goal of improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. Funded by a … Read more