Artificial intelligence is gaining ground in healthcare. In 2012, fewer than 20 AI startups focused on healthcare; in 2016, that figured grew to nearly 70.
2. AI will force up to 800M people to find new jobs by 2030: 5 things to know
Automation will likely displace an estimated 400 million to 800 million professionals across the globe by 2030, forcing them to find new jobs, according to a McKinsey Global Institute report.
3. 13 medtech leaders on the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Artificial intelligence is making its way into healthcare with clinical applications such as diagnostics support as well as operational efficiency applications to upgrade practice workflows.
4. Mayo Clinic offers first aid assistance on Amazon’s Alexa
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic now offers a first aid advice through Amazon’s digital voice assistant, Alexa.
5. Dr. Stephen Hawking: AI could be ‘the worst event in the history of our civilization’
Stephen Hawking, PhD, said artificial intelligence could potentially become “the worst event in the history of our civilization” if scientists and researchers do not effectively manage the technology.
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