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AI may be default ‘kingmaker’ this year in biggest-ever worldwide elections
By Ben Armour | Nov 07, 2024
While AI’s presence in elections has some benefits, such as connecting with voters, these are vastly outweighed by drawbacks such as widespread disinformation. Governments and AI companies are also not doing enough to combat the problem, argues The Yuan’s contributor Ben Armour.
AI offers a lasting solution to children with milk allergies
Milk allergies have caused great inconvenience and discomfort for many people over the years, and this is often an ailment that they must put up with for their entire lives. Now, however, AI is changing what is possible and offering hope that a cure is within reach at last.
Posos and Microsoft transform prescriptions with Dragon speech recognition
Posos, an AI startup in the medical field, is looking to make healthcare more efficient and effective for both clinicians and patients, saving time and expenses for all. To that end, it is using Microsoft’s speech recognition technology to power innovation and deliver results.
AI is childlike in its capabilities, so why do so many people fear it?
Artificial intelligence is a classic example of a mismatch between perceptions and reality, as people tend to overlook its positive aspects and fear it far more than what is warranted by its actual capabilities, argues AI strategist and professor Zorina Alliata.
Closer human connections lead to healthier populations and better use of AI
Globalization, AI, and the digital revolution have made the world more interconnected. Yet human connections have suffered, with many people experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Public health and AI expert Jennifer Dunphy looks at what might be done to address this.
Women’s healthcare must be taken more seriously to overcome health inequality
Men and women’s healthcare differs in many respects, and while this should not affect the quality of care, in practice women too often do not get the services they deserve. AI expert and technical writer Priya Dialani illustrates why this is the case in an interview with healthcare entrepreneur Sarah M. Worthy.
Novel cost-effective AI health screening methods are changing healthcareAdvanced modern medicine often relies on costly techniques that put it out of reach for many. Better preventive care is one of the best ways to reduce these costs, and AI is starting to make this happen, argues digital health specialist and entrepreneur Eduard Musinschi.
AI in DubAI: Dubai is becoming a premier global center for advanced techDubai, one of the world’s most advanced and international cities, also happens to contain ‘AI’ in its name - which is quite fitting given the importance of this futuristic metropolis as a global tech hub. Digital transformation and AI expert Semih Kumluk has more.
Detecting when an AI model is uncertain of its prediction helps improve it
New AI tools and models are being developed every day, though many of them feature a great deal of uncertainty. Quantifying and detecting this uncertainty goes a long way toward ensuring that AI is more reliable and trustworthy, argues AI and ML expert Moein Shariatnia.
The intersection of AI and healthcare is dynamic and ever evolving
This episode of the Delta Dialog explores the dynamic intersection of AI and healthcare. The Yuan contributor Dr Ahmad Nazzal shares his journey from his early fascination with science and computers to his current work in digital health and AI, particularly in radiology and neuroscience.
Writing, editing AI-related content comes with many challenges
This episode of the Delta Dialog examines the challenges and opportunities of writing and editing AI-related content, the intersection of AI and linguistics, and ethical considerations in AI research from the perspective of Jack Kotin, one of The Yuan's editors..
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AI is childlike in its capabilities, so why do so many people fear it?
Artificial intelligence is a classic example of a mismatch between perceptions and reality, as people tend to overlook its positive aspects and fear it far more than what is warranted by its actual capabilities, argues AI strategist and professor Zorina Alliata.
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Closer human connections lead to healthier populations and better use of AI
Globalization, AI, and the digital revolution have made the world more interconnected. Yet human connections have suffered, with many people experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Public health and AI expert Jennifer Dunphy looks at what might be done to address this.
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Opportunistic use cases of artificial intelligence in medicine abound
AI is playing an increasingly important role in medicine, though quite often this does not happen as intended. The tech is just as likely to lead to breakthroughs and discoveries in unintended or serendipitous ways, points out AI and ML expert Moein Shariatnia.
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Is AI a tool, a sentient entity, or some combination of the two?
In this episode of the Delta Dialog, The Yuan contributor Tomoko Mitsuoka shares her insights into responsible AI development, the importance of educating the public on AI, and the challenges of balancing technological innovation with social values.
New era
The Yuan is proud to announce a partnership with Fast Company China
As The Yuan continues its global expansion and seeks to reach new audiences, its partnership with Fast Company China represents a big step forward in terms of publishing Chinese language content and appealing to more readers in China as well as other Chinese speakers.
New era
AI′s role in personalized cancer vaccines heralds a new era in oncology
With the rise of personalized medicine, cancer cures - including preventative vaccines - are closer to being realized than ever. Medical and scientific writer Jacqueline Bersano assesses the current outlook for treating cancer and other seemingly incurable diseases.
New era
Relationships with digital companions are becoming more like human ones
AI assistants have been around for some time, but often just as a robotic voice and program only capable of performing a few limited tasks. However, one can now see the line between human relationships and digital companions blurring further, argues AI researcher Marisa Tschopp.
New era
The Yuan was right: The world is moving towards personal AI assistants
In previous articles, The Yuan has argued that personal and personalized AI would soon grow to become a trillion-dollar business. ChatGPT-4o with voice and Apple’s integration of AI into iOS have proven these predictions correct, argues AI expert Satyen K. Bordoloi.
Metaverse
Has the concept of the metaverse failed, or is it still too early to tell?
This, the fourth in an article series titled Life and Crime in the Metaverse, examines the metaverse today and the question of whether it will ever reach its potential. Some already view it as a failure, but it could just be a steppingstone to something bigger and better.
Metaverse
The Yuan raises the red flag, wards off incursions by GAI chatbots
As GAIs such as ChatGPT find ever-wider use, this exciting development also risks obsoleting many human functions. ‘Singularitarians’ may hail this step, but The Yuan is committed to keeping humans in the loop, and so offers this cautionary tale for our contributors’ edification.
Metaverse
Life and crime in the metaverse: Trust, trustless, and zero trust
This, the third in an article series titled Life and Crime in the Metaverse, examines the idea of trust, how to engage in online transactions and other interactions in its absence, and what this signifies in the metaverse context.
Metaverse
Metaverse healthcare system applications are based on the discovery layer
In the second part of his series of articles on the Metaverse, AI engineer Douglas Amante takes a look at what the discovery layer of the Metaverse is and how healthcare-related applications fit in as they become an increasingly integral part of people’s lives.
Brain science
Stay tuned for The Yuan’s brain science themed webinar this July!
The Yuan recently ran a three-week series of articles from April 1 to April 19, with topics examining the intersection of neuroscience and AI. The series was a great success and will be followed up in July by a webinar featuring some of the series’ outstanding contributors.
Brain science
Neurosymbolic AI injects symbolic reasoning to give DL ‘the human touch’
Neurosymbolic AI is a novel method that empowers DL to reason symbolically, while also bolstering its already renowned ability to ingest and digest reams of data. SEO content creator Ava Addams maps a new route toward more intuitive AI, and forecasts a sea change in the offing.
Brain science
Advantis Medical Imaging fuels innovation to redefine healthcare with AI
The Yuan recently spoke with Zoi Giavri, co-founder, president and chief product officer of leading medical software developer Advantis Medical Imaging to talk advances in healthcare. Eleni Natsi, a journalist focused on the transformative impact of AI, lets us in on their tête-à-tête.
Brain science
GenAI offers a peek into the future of empathetic care in neuropsychiatry
Neuropsychiatric disorders are often difficult to treat because each patient’s case is unique and there are few, if any, other comparable cases to use as references. Fortunately, GenAI, a new tech, is now changing this outlook, argues Harvard Med Fellow Rohitashva Agrawal, MD,MPH.
Optimization
Are AI solutions in healthcare cost-effective and financially viable?
A common complaint about AI in healthcare is that the tech is inefficient and too costly for widespread implementation. Radiologist and medical executive Gustavo Meirelles takes a closer look at how AI is already transforming the industry, as well as its promise going forward.
Optimization
Genome of Greece is a paradigm for large-scale genomic medicine projects
The integration of genomics is crucial for healthcare to become more personalized, and the Genome of Greece initiative is helping do just that, writes Pharmacogenomics and Pharmaceutical Biotech Prof George P. Patrinos, of the University of Patras, Greece.
Optimization
Data, infrastructure barriers hamper AI's cure of Africa's healthcare woes
Africa will gain the most from AI’s activation in healthcare, but the road to fulfilling this vision is a rocky one. Fulbright Scholar Ahmed Zahlan, who is pursuing his PhD in AI healthcare startups, charts the path the second most populous continent must take to reach this goal.
Optimization
AI’s impact on the music business is great, but greatly underappreciated
Many people are au courant with the transformative effect AI is having on the healthcare, banking, and robotics industries, but far fewer are aware of its splash in the realm of music. AI expert Snigdha Bose probes this stealth phenomenon and signals its future import.
Governance
Having a growth mindset is an integral part of effective AI ethics
The adoption of effective AI ethics requires one to adapt to change, take risks, make mistakes, learn from failure, and venture outside of one’s comfort zone, argues Dr Frank Lee Harper, Jr, AI thought leader and provost and vice chancellor at Cambridge Corporate University.
Governance
If AI governance is to be successful, AI assurance must play a key role
AI assurance verifies whether or not AI systems comply with legal rules and regulations. While a legal framework governing the use of AI makes sense, such a regime must be enforceable to make a real difference, argues AI writer and entrepreneur Ana Chubinidze.
Governance
Prof Robert Skidelsky shares thoughts on Keynes, AI, and the future of work
The Yuan recently sat down with Robert Skidelsky, a member of the British House of Lords and Professor Emeritus of Political Economy at Warwick University, for his thoughts on some of the world’s most pressing issues, including the future of AI, work, government policy, and more.
Governance
Who needs governments? AI prompts the question already on the minds of many
The world is seriously underachieving, and countries everywhere must now redouble their efforts to attract FDI, make full use of their entrepreneurs and other talents, and take advantage of the opportunities AI provides. Naseem Javed, an expert on new ways of thinking, weighs in.
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AI is childlike in its capabilities, so why do so many people fear it?
Artificial intelligence is a classic example of a mismatch between perceptions and reality, as people tend to overlook its positive aspects and fear it far more than what is warranted by its actual capabilities, argues AI strategist and professor Zorina Alliata.
|
Oct 25, 2024
Closer human connections lead to healthier populations and better use of AI
Globalization, AI, and the digital revolution have made the world more interconnected. Yet human connections have suffered, with many people experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Public health and AI expert Jennifer Dunphy looks at what might be done to address this.
|
Oct 22, 2024
Opportunistic use cases of artificial intelligence in medicine abound
AI is playing an increasingly important role in medicine, though quite often this does not happen as intended. The tech is just as likely to lead to breakthroughs and discoveries in unintended or serendipitous ways, points out AI and ML expert Moein Shariatnia.
|
Sep 30, 2024
Is AI a tool, a sentient entity, or some combination of the two?
In this episode of the Delta Dialog, The Yuan contributor Tomoko Mitsuoka shares her insights into responsible AI development, the importance of educating the public on AI, and the challenges of balancing technological innovation with social values.
|
Sep 05, 2024
The Yuan is proud to announce a partnership with Fast Company China
As The Yuan continues its global expansion and seeks to reach new audiences, its partnership with Fast Company China represents a big step forward in terms of publishing Chinese language content and appealing to more readers in China as well as other Chinese speakers.
|
Oct 01, 2024
AI′s role in personalized cancer vaccines heralds a new era in oncology
With the rise of personalized medicine, cancer cures - including preventative vaccines - are closer to being realized than ever. Medical and scientific writer Jacqueline Bersano assesses the current outlook for treating cancer and other seemingly incurable diseases.
|
Sep 17, 2024
Relationships with digital companions are becoming more like human ones
AI assistants have been around for some time, but often just as a robotic voice and program only capable of performing a few limited tasks. However, one can now see the line between human relationships and digital companions blurring further, argues AI researcher Marisa Tschopp.
|
Aug 23, 2024
The Yuan was right: The world is moving towards personal AI assistants
In previous articles, The Yuan has argued that personal and personalized AI would soon grow to become a trillion-dollar business. ChatGPT-4o with voice and Apple’s integration of AI into iOS have proven these predictions correct, argues AI expert Satyen K. Bordoloi.
|
Jul 17, 2024
Has the concept of the metaverse failed, or is it still too early to tell?
This, the fourth in an article series titled Life and Crime in the Metaverse, examines the metaverse today and the question of whether it will ever reach its potential. Some already view it as a failure, but it could just be a steppingstone to something bigger and better.
|
Aug 07, 2023
The Yuan raises the red flag, wards off incursions by GAI chatbots
As GAIs such as ChatGPT find ever-wider use, this exciting development also risks obsoleting many human functions. ‘Singularitarians’ may hail this step, but The Yuan is committed to keeping humans in the loop, and so offers this cautionary tale for our contributors’ edification.
|
Jun 09, 2023
Life and crime in the metaverse: Trust, trustless, and zero trust
This, the third in an article series titled Life and Crime in the Metaverse, examines the idea of trust, how to engage in online transactions and other interactions in its absence, and what this signifies in the metaverse context.
|
Jun 02, 2023
Metaverse healthcare system applications are based on the discovery layer
In the second part of his series of articles on the Metaverse, AI engineer Douglas Amante takes a look at what the discovery layer of the Metaverse is and how healthcare-related applications fit in as they become an increasingly integral part of people’s lives.
|
May 30, 2023
Stay tuned for The Yuan’s brain science themed webinar this July!
The Yuan recently ran a three-week series of articles from April 1 to April 19, with topics examining the intersection of neuroscience and AI. The series was a great success and will be followed up in July by a webinar featuring some of the series’ outstanding contributors.
|
Apr 29, 2024
Neurosymbolic AI injects symbolic reasoning to give DL ‘the human touch’
Neurosymbolic AI is a novel method that empowers DL to reason symbolically, while also bolstering its already renowned ability to ingest and digest reams of data. SEO content creator Ava Addams maps a new route toward more intuitive AI, and forecasts a sea change in the offing.
|
Apr 19, 2024
Advantis Medical Imaging fuels innovation to redefine healthcare with AI
The Yuan recently spoke with Zoi Giavri, co-founder, president and chief product officer of leading medical software developer Advantis Medical Imaging to talk advances in healthcare. Eleni Natsi, a journalist focused on the transformative impact of AI, lets us in on their tête-à-tête.
|
Apr 18, 2024
GenAI offers a peek into the future of empathetic care in neuropsychiatry
Neuropsychiatric disorders are often difficult to treat because each patient’s case is unique and there are few, if any, other comparable cases to use as references. Fortunately, GenAI, a new tech, is now changing this outlook, argues Harvard Med Fellow Rohitashva Agrawal, MD,MPH.
|
Apr 17, 2024
Are AI solutions in healthcare cost-effective and financially viable?
A common complaint about AI in healthcare is that the tech is inefficient and too costly for widespread implementation. Radiologist and medical executive Gustavo Meirelles takes a closer look at how AI is already transforming the industry, as well as its promise going forward.
|
Jul 25, 2024
Genome of Greece is a paradigm for large-scale genomic medicine projects
The integration of genomics is crucial for healthcare to become more personalized, and the Genome of Greece initiative is helping do just that, writes Pharmacogenomics and Pharmaceutical Biotech Prof George P. Patrinos, of the University of Patras, Greece.
|
May 15, 2024
Data, infrastructure barriers hamper AI's cure of Africa's healthcare woes
Africa will gain the most from AI’s activation in healthcare, but the road to fulfilling this vision is a rocky one. Fulbright Scholar Ahmed Zahlan, who is pursuing his PhD in AI healthcare startups, charts the path the second most populous continent must take to reach this goal.
|
May 08, 2024
AI’s impact on the music business is great, but greatly underappreciated
Many people are au courant with the transformative effect AI is having on the healthcare, banking, and robotics industries, but far fewer are aware of its splash in the realm of music. AI expert Snigdha Bose probes this stealth phenomenon and signals its future import.
|
Apr 24, 2024
Having a growth mindset is an integral part of effective AI ethics
The adoption of effective AI ethics requires one to adapt to change, take risks, make mistakes, learn from failure, and venture outside of one’s comfort zone, argues Dr Frank Lee Harper, Jr, AI thought leader and provost and vice chancellor at Cambridge Corporate University.
|
Sep 27, 2024
If AI governance is to be successful, AI assurance must play a key role
AI assurance verifies whether or not AI systems comply with legal rules and regulations. While a legal framework governing the use of AI makes sense, such a regime must be enforceable to make a real difference, argues AI writer and entrepreneur Ana Chubinidze.
|
Aug 30, 2024
Prof Robert Skidelsky shares thoughts on Keynes, AI, and the future of work
The Yuan recently sat down with Robert Skidelsky, a member of the British House of Lords and Professor Emeritus of Political Economy at Warwick University, for his thoughts on some of the world’s most pressing issues, including the future of AI, work, government policy, and more.
|
May 28, 2024
Who needs governments? AI prompts the question already on the minds of many
The world is seriously underachieving, and countries everywhere must now redouble their efforts to attract FDI, make full use of their entrepreneurs and other talents, and take advantage of the opportunities AI provides. Naseem Javed, an expert on new ways of thinking, weighs in.
|
May 10, 2024
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