VA teams-up with DeepMind to use AI to identify health risks for veterans
The partnership will focus on analyzing patterns from around 700,000 historical, de-personalized health records to develop machine learning algorithms.
Alexa-powered OptraGURU launches as the first conversational digital genetic assistant
It aims to change the way consumers, genetic counselors, and scientists interact with genetic data and how they engage with genetic testing providers.
Nuance AI Marketplace for Diagnostic Imaging unveiled
The company says this is the first open platform for developers, data scientists and radiologists for development and adoption of AI for medical imaging.
Nuance unveils AI-powered virtual assistant solution for healthcare
Dragon Medical Virtual Assistant aims to enhance interactions between clinicians and patients, improving patient experience and reducing physician burnout.
DOC.AI announces blockchain-enabled AI chatbot for healthcare
The startup aims to help healthcare companies improve patients' care and experience by creating the most advanced natural language dialog system.
Microsoft’s new iPhone app describes the world to the visually impaired
Called Seeing AI, it uses computer vision which is built inside the app to deliver results in a fraction of a second.
Alexa Diabetes Challenge announces five finalists
Each finalist will receive $25,000 and 10,000 AWS promotional credits, and advance to the Virtual Accelerator.
New Facebook Messenger chatbot launches to improve mental health
Woebot is dubbed an accessible, personalized, and affordable treatment option for the millions of people suffering from mood-based mental illness.
UK company building an AI chatbot for social care workers
The bot, called Martha, will eventually be able to provide recommendations for home care of people with conditions such as dementia.
Partners HealthCare, GE Healthcare enter a 10-year AI partnership
The partnership will focus on areas of applications to span multiple medical specialties, including radiology, pathology and population health.