Why digital equity is important to conducting better telemedicine
Alexandra Hunter, virtual care consultant at Henry Ford Health, previews her HIMSS24 session, where she will explore ways in which Henry Ford and other health systems have addressed equity gaps and overcome barriers.
Rad AI teams with Google for cloud-enabled reporting innovation
The goals of the partnership include “reducing radiologists’ burnout, streamlining workflow, and ultimately improving the quality of patient care,” says Rad AI’s CEO.
NIH seeks proposals for advanced mobile hospital
ARPA-H is launching a program to deliver acute care via a multi-purpose delivery platform “that is as convenient as telehealth.”
Baidu’s Stock Tumbles Amid Military Testing Rumors of AI Chatbot Ernie
Reports of Baidu’s AI chatbot Ernie Bot undergoing military testing led to an 11.5% drop in its stock, reflecting investor concerns over potential U.S. sanctions and the intricate challenges facing Chinese AI companies in the global tech landscape. (Read More)
Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Foresees Ether ETF Approval, Critiques SEC’s Approach
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts the approval of an Ether ETF by the SEC, critiquing the commission’s approach under Gary Gensler as a political liability and detrimental to the U.S. economy’s growth. (Read More)
Sam Altman Advocates for Energy Breakthroughs in AI at Davos Forum
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the need for an energy breakthrough to sustain future AI development, advocating for investment in fusion and other sustainable energy sources. (Read More)
ProShares to Expand Cryptocurrency Offerings with Five Innovative Bitcoin ETFs
ProShares plans to launch five innovative Bitcoin ETFs, offering leveraged and inverse exposure to Bitcoin through the Bloomberg Galaxy Bitcoin Index, marking a significant development in cryptocurrency investment vehicles. (Read More)
Legal Battle Intensifies as Bankman-Fried’s Parents Counter FTX’s Allegations
Stanford Law professors Bankman and Fried are attempting to dismiss a lawsuit filed by FTX, alleging misappropriation of funds and knowledge of FTX’s collapse. (Read More)
Australia Evaluates Mandatory AI Rules in High-Risk Areas
Australia is considering mandatory regulations for AI development in high-risk areas, balancing innovation with public safety, ethical concerns, and global alignment in AI governance. (Read More)
US States Challenge CBDC as Legal Tender
Four U.S. states – Utah, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Tennessee – have filed bills to exclude Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) from their legal definitions of money, reflecting rising state-level resistance and concerns over privacy and federal overreach. (Read More)