'Behind the times': Washington tries to catch up with AI's use in healthcare

'Behind the times': Washington tries to catch up with AI's use in healthcare

[ad_1] Lawmakers and regulators in Washington are starting to puzzle over how to regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare — and the AI industry thinks there’s a good chance they’ll mess it up. “It’s an incredibly daunting problem,” said Dr. Robert Wachter, chair of the Department of Medicine at UC San Francisco. “There’s a risk we … Read more

Apple to Remove Blood-Oxygen Sensor From Watch to Avoid U.S. Ban

Apple to Remove Blood-Oxygen Sensor From Watch to Avoid U.S. Ban

[ad_1] Updated Jan. 15, 2024 3:33 pm ET Apple is removing a blood-oxygen sensor from some of its smartwatches to get around a patent dispute related to the technology, a step likely to avoid further sales disruptions but one that may raise questions about the company’s push into health. The company halted sales of some … Read more