Artificial intelligence (AI) is certain to play a pivotal role across all aspects of modern life in the coming years. Healthcare is no exception. Google’s recent announcement of an AI-driven algorithm to detect eye disease in those with diabetes is a case point, and begs the question: To what extent will AI play a role […]
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“Visit” the AI-powered health robot
Could AI soon be giving a helping hand to India’s doctors? This seemed the stuff of science fiction until recently when Twitter co-founder Biz Stone invested in a Delhi-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot “Visit”. The chatbot was developed by students from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) in Pilani, Rajasthan with the intention of […]
Indian startups – the AI glove that detects seizures
An Indian startup has developed a revolutionary device that is capable of warning a person in advance that they are at risk of an epileptic seizure. The technology could bring a degree of stability to those suffering with epilepsy, with great potential for future advancement. The company — TerraBlue XT — was created by Rajlakshmi […]
The AI revolution and India: can it be done?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise the world at large. Maybe no area will feel the impact more than healthcare. In India, access to healthcare is limited and there is an enormous shortage of medical professionals. This is especially true of rural areas. AI could compensate for these deficiencies, capitalising on ground already […]