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Generative AI is already part of daily life for many young people. It shapes how they learn, create, communicate, solve practical problems and seek advice.
Read the original →A clinical study involved children with cerebral palsy using GemGem400, a hand-function rehabilitation program. The program was developed by an AI-powered digital therapeutics company.
Read the original →China's Ministry of Emergency Management compares disaster response to 'fighting a war'. Since 2022 it has used a digital common operating picture to orchestrate operations. This data-driven approach integrates AI into command-and-control.
Read the original →Etsy has updated its policy on AI images. Listings must include at least one unedited photo of the actual item against a real background.
Read the original →Starkey, a US-based hearing technology business founded by Bill Austin in 1967, announced Omega AI+ on October 1, 2026. It succeeds the Omega AI platform launched in 2025. It uses four deep neural networks working simultaneously to analyse speech, background noise and other sounds.
Read the original →A new AI system called REDMOD identified hidden warning signs an average of 475 days before diagnosis. It was nearly twice as sensitive as experienced radiologists. It is intended to help doctors detect pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages.
Read the original →Experts at NAPCON 2026 discussed how AI can transform early detection of tuberculosis and lung cancer in India. They said it could enhance diagnostics and patient care.
Read the original →The article discusses how wearable sensors and adaptive algorithms can reveal changes between appointments.
Read the original →Samsung Electronics America announced a collaboration with Lark Health to expand access to AI-powered prevention and chronic-care support for adults aged 65 and older through Samsung Health. It begins with Lark's Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program for eligible users. This is the first phase of a broader planned rollout.
Read the original →Nancy Tengler, CEO and CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments, and her panel of experts weigh in on investment picks outside AI.
Read the original →AI models set lower salary targets for women, according to the study. This exposes a pay equity blind spot for employers.
Read the original →Doc990 is Sri Lanka's digital health solutions provider, operated by Digital Health (Pvt.) Ltd, a subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC. It has launched an AI health assistant.
Read the original →AI advances promise to automate routine administrative tasks for doctors. The article asks whether the time freed up will simply mean more patients added to the schedule.
Read the original →DXC's CTO says public sector organisations need to rethink working practices as AI enables employees to take on more work.
Read the original →A whitepaper from IIT-Madras CeRAI warns that AI costs hit entry-level Indian workers hardest. It also points to gaps on job quality, informal labor, and worker transitions.
Read the original →Sports watch brand Suunto will release the Suunto Race 3S, a new GPS sports watch that supports an interactive AI coach, in Japan on October 29, 2026. The price is 85,800 yen including tax.
Read the original →Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance announced on the 26th that it will sell "AI robot insurance" to cover malfunctions and similar risks of robots that operate autonomously with AI. The company expects AI robots to become more widespread.
Read the original →Two robots were to take on roles ranging from welcoming and guiding representatives to interacting and performing artistic shows. They were to appear at the launch ceremony of the 2026 "Daily Innovation" emulation movement in the industry and trade sector, to spread the spirit of innovation.
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