Raidium, a startup operating out of Paris and Silicon Valley, has introduced its AI-driven imaging platform, Raidium Read, at Moffitt Cancer Center in the US. This innovative tool has replaced the center's previous radiomics software and is now being used in clinical trials and research. The company is anticipating FDA 510(k) clearance soon, aiming to expand its application further in medical imaging.
CMS aims to create a standardized payment model for clinical software and AI that emphasizes their effectiveness in improving patient outcomes.
Prediction markets, long established in sports, politics, and entertainment, are now making their way into the biopharma sector. This innovation aims to apply market-based forecasting to clinical trials and FDA approval outcomes, potentially transforming how drug development risks and timelines are assessed.
The Trump administration initiated a pilot program using artificial intelligence to streamline Medicare approvals for certain medical services, but efforts to end this test have been blocked by the GOP.
Deepfakes are rapidly eroding the trust essential for digital healthcare services such as telehealth and patient portals. These convincing but fake representations of medical professionals threaten the integrity and reliability that patients depend on when seeking remote care and accessing personal health information online.
Anthropic has pledged $10 million CAD to support eight Canadian research institutions dedicated to advancing beneficial and responsible AI technologies. This funding covers collaborations with Canada's top regional AI institutes—including Amii in Edmonton, Mila in Montréal, and the Vector Institute in Toronto—alongside partnerships with healthcare and academic organizations such as CHEO Children's Hospital, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and Université Laval.
Senior China correspondent Amy Hawkins explores how China is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence across various sectors, from medical avatars aiding millions to intelligent robots in manufacturing and drones delivering food along the Great Wall. Unlike the skepticism seen in the West, China has enthusiastically integrated AI not only for innovation but also for expanding state surveillance, providing new tools for monitoring its population.
The European Union is moving toward stricter social media rules for kids. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, emphasized that children under 3 should avoid screen exposure entirely. She advocates phased access to social media, comparing it to age limits on driving and alcohol. A special EU panel recommended barring access to platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram for children under 13 until companies prove their safety. This initiative reflects growing global efforts to protect young brains from social media harms, with potential age restrictions also for older teens under consideration.
Recent research from Dartmouth highlights that doctors are spending more time correcting AI errors and following up on missed cases, rather than saving time as expected. However, emerging training techniques offer hope for improving AI efficiency in medical settings.
Sohini De from BearingPoint explores the current landscape of digital transformation in healthcare, highlighting the essential structural and organisational strategies needed to maintain sustainable growth and avoid stagnation.
