TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide.

Source: How artificial intelligence is helping detect tuberculosis in remote areas | Healthcare IT News

Collaboration targets quality of life, independence and human microbiome issues to improve the quality of life for older adults.

Source: IBM, UC San Diego launch aging-based AI center | Healthcare IT News

But some big questions need to be answered as tools like Siri and Alexa start playing a role in the patient journey, says one expert.

Source: The next big thing in AI, emotional intelligence, could give hospitals a competitive edge | Healthcare IT News

The new technology aims to enhance interactions between patients and caregivers to both improve the consumer experience and reduce physician burnout.

Source: Nuance rolls out AI virtual assistant for healthcare | Healthcare IT News

Hope you’re comfortable swallowing your tech, because America’s first digital pill is here.

Source: The FDA Has Approved Smart Pills That Track When Patients Take Their Meds

Talking to a device that talks back can be entertaining and educational for children. But psychologists say children can develop relationships with these devices that can be different than adults.

Source: Alexa, Are You Safe For My Kids?

 

Paul Logothetis: Japanese IT giant Fujitsu is developing a 3D sensory system that will make scoring easier. But will computers ever fully replace human judges?

Source: Cracking the vault: Artificial intelligence judging comes to gymnastics

Woebot combines cognitive behavior therapy with advances in natural language to create a virtual counselor.

Source: Andrew Ng Has a Chatbot That Can Help with Depression

 

The retail giant is taking a characteristically algorithmic approach to fashion.

Source: Amazon has developed an AI fashion designer

 

An audacious Chinese entrepreneur wants to test your body for everything. But are computers really smart enough to make sense of all that data?

Source: AI could tell you when you’re about to get sick