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Mint
21-05-2025
- Health
- Mint
‘Going to apply to McDonald's': Doctor with 20-year experience ‘fears' losing job after AI detects pneumonia in seconds
Dr. Mohammad Fawzi Katranji has joked on Instagram that he may soon lose his job to AI and apply at McDonald's. The pulmonologist, with 18 years' experience, tested an AI tool on chest X-rays. The Dubai-based doctor, who serves at Al Zahra Hospital, wanted to see if it could detect pneumonia like a professional doctor. Surprisingly, the AI pointed out the same spots instantly. It even found something he missed, which helped the patient recover after treatment. 'I am about to lose my job. 'This is scary because I developed the skill over 20 years, which lets me look at an X-ray and point to pneumonia," he said. "Now, here comes AI, and they pick it up in a second. Now, you don't need professional eyes to look at these X-rays. You just have artificial intelligence. They picked up pneumonia,' the doctor said. 'So, I am going to be applying to McDonald's soon, and I hope they have some openings," he added. His post received mixed reactions. Some support AI, saying it allows doctors to focus more on patients. Others say AI lacks human judgment and doctors are still necessary for understanding what an issue means. 'AI will enable you to help more people and take more TIME for each patient of yours. It's a gain and an opportunity and not a threat for great doctors like you!' commented one user. Another user wrote, 'It doesn't necessarily take over your job, you can use it to greatly save time which you can invest in helping other people or yourself.' Apple is planning to upgrade its Health app with an 'AI doctor' feature. The compahy aims to use artificial intelligence to support health needs, per Bloomberg. Apple is working on Project Mulberry to improve its Health app. As per Bloomberg, the updated app will have an AI health coach that gives advice like a real doctor. It will collect data from devices like iPhones, Apple Watch, earbuds and more. Using this data, the AI will give personalised tips to help users stay healthy. Apple CEO Tim Cook believes Apple's biggest gift to mankind will be in healthcare. Though non-invasive glucose monitoring is still far off, the company wants to use AI to improve users' health and well-being. "If you zoom out into the future, and you look back, and you ask the question, 'What was Apple's greatest contribution to mankind?' it will be about health," Cook said in 2019.
Mint
19-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Apple's WWDC to showcase AI, but Siri will be downplayed: Mark Gurman
Apple's much-anticipated leap into artificial intelligence appears to have stumbled even before fully taking off, according to a revealing new report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The tech giant, widely regarded for its meticulous approach to product development, has reportedly been caught flat-footed by the rapid rise of generative AI—a technology it initially downplayed. As reported by 9To5Mac, as per Gurman, internal accounts suggest that Apple's senior software leadership, particularly Craig Federighi, hesitated to prioritise AI. Federighi, who leads the company's software division, reportedly believed artificial intelligence lacked the clarity and defined outcomes that Apple typically demands before investing in a new technology. His reluctance, echoed by other top executives, meant Apple entered the AI race cautiously, even as competitors surged ahead. 'In AI, you don't know what the product looks like until you've invested significantly,' one longtime Apple executive is quoted as saying. 'But that's not the Apple way—we build with a defined endgame.' This internal mindset, deeply ingrained within Apple's corporate culture, may have hindered the company from capitalising on early AI breakthroughs. Adding to the complications, Apple's AI head John Giannandrea—hired with much fanfare from Google—allegedly faced repeated setbacks when attempting to scale Apple's AI infrastructure. Giannandrea reportedly concluded that the company's AI ambitions required substantially more investment than what was being allocated. Despite this, efforts to ramp up resources were frequently blocked or stalled. While Apple eventually announced its Apple Intelligence platform, the company is still playing catch-up. Gurman's report claims that Apple will downplay Siri during this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), even postponing upgrades that were first teased nearly a year ago. This strategic silence signals ongoing delays and perhaps internal uncertainty about Siri's future. Interestingly, the report indicates that Apple now plans to distance its Apple Intelligence branding from Siri entirely—an implicit acknowledgement that the voice assistant's legacy of underperformance could hinder the company's broader AI ambitions. The rebranding also suggests a deeper restructuring of the company's AI narrative, positioning Siri less as a flagship product and more as a supporting player. Looking ahead, Apple is reportedly preparing to introduce AI-powered enhancements across its software suite. These include a new battery optimisation feature, deeper integration of Apple Intelligence into core apps, and 'Project Mulberry'—a virtual wellness coach aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Don't Miss Out: AI Agents Are Becoming Tech's Next Battleground
Hello, Reader. We've all been there – stuck on the phone in customer service purgatory. That moment when you're yelling 'agent!' into the phone… jabbing zero over and over… and still getting nowhere fast. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips You just want a real human. Ironically 'agents' are exactly what Big Tech is racing to create — not helpful humans, but autonomous AI systems designed to replace them entirely. Now, we're used to 'generative' artificial intelligence. These are AI models that use pattern recognition to generate content, like text, images, and videos. Think chatbots like ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, or Claude. 'Agentic' AI, on the other hand, refers to systems that can autonomously make decisions and take action. AI agents are able to handle the sort of tasks performed by personal assistants or customer service agents… and they can do so without the constant help of human hands. Now, let me tell you: Agentic AI is here, and it's moving fast. About a month ago, Inc. (AMZN) jumped into the AI agent race with Nova Act, an AI model specifically designed to perform tasks within web browsers, essentially doing the work for you. Unlike the chatbots we're used to that only respond to our commands, Nova Act takes action all on its own. Following the announcement, Amazon released a 'research preview' version of Nova Act. It's not yet open to the public, but it allows invited developers to try their hand at building AI agents to handle everyday tasks like submitting time-off requests, blocking calendar time, or setting up automated email responses. Amazon claims Nova Act has over 90% accuracy, even with tasks that normally confuse other AI agent models – like picking dates or handling those annoying pop-up windows. 'Our dream is for agents to perform wide-ranging, complex, multi-step tasks,' an Amazon spokesperson said. They are picturing a future where an AI agent can help plan your wedding or summer vacation, or even help businesses perform complicated IT tasks without someone constantly watching over it. In fact, Nova Act is already working in Alexa+ to browse websites and complete tasks when direct software integrations aren't available. Additionally, Bloombergrecentlyreported that Apple Inc. (AAPL) is working on its own agent – an 'AI doctor service' codenamed 'Project Mulberry' (or 'Health+'). Apple's AI agent would play doctor by collecting health data from your iPhone and Apple Watch. It would then analyze that information and provide personalized recommendations to improve your health. The company is also organizing a team of health professionals across various specialties… doctors who would create videos the AI agent can reference as it assesses concerning trends in your data. Apple is even on the lookout for a well-known 'major doctor personality' to be the face of this service. According to Bloomberg, this project is a top priority for Apple's Healthcare division, with a release as early as spring or summer 2026. Beyond consumer applications, AI agents are also transforming how businesses operate, with major tech partnerships forming rapidly. Including one you can get in on… Last week, International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) announced a partnership with one of my recommendations to advance IBM's own AI platform, Watsonx. Through this collaboration, IBM will expand its AI agent, called Watsonx Orchestrate, to support multi-agent workflows. This setup allows customers to build and manage AI agents across business processes. Watsonx Orchestrate will first be implemented in human resources, with its agents performing AI inferencing where customer data is stored. It is expected to be available on a major cloud platform this July. As I mentioned, IBM's partner in this endeavor is a company I've been watching closely – as it is actively integrating AI agents across its platforms, making it a leader in the agentic AI space. And this collaboration is just one of many strategic moves it's making… I've put all the details about this promising AI agent player inside my special report . You can learn how to access this report through my latest free special broadcast. The fast-paced AI race is reshaping our world minute by minute. So, the right investments now could make all the difference to your portfolio tomorrow. Click here to learn more. Now, let's look at what we covered here at this past week… Wednesday, May 7, 2025 The companies that are building AI data centers need to find the right 'sound' to fulfill their energy needs. And when it comes to powering the data centers that support AI, one 'sound' – nuclear energy – has no equal. And there's one specific way you can capitalize on its future. Thursday, May 8, 2025 The Federal Reserve concluded its latest policy meeting last week. My colleague Louis Navellier sat down with InvestorPlace Editor-in-Chief Luis Hernandez to talk about the Fed's decision. Louis shares a tip on how investors can profit regardless of what's happening in the market. Saturday, May 10, 2025 Everyone knows that 1) high growth, 2) high-profit companies bought at 3) low prices are the key to success. But it's hard to find 'triple threats' that combine these three things into a single package. That's why finding these type of firms is one of the greatest joys in investing. My colleague Tom Yeung digs up one place you can find winning triple-threat plays. Sunday, May 11, 2025 Stocks just endured one of the fastest and most violent crashes in modern history. But then came the biggest comeback rally in the past 100 years. And InvestorPlace's Luke Lango believes that momentum is building. So, he shares more about the summer rally that is fast approaching… and an easy-to-use quant tool that you can use to profit. Agentic AI isn't the same as artificial general intelligence, or AGI. When we reach that stage, that's when AI will achieve human-like cognitive abilities. However, agentic AI is an important precursor to the Road to AGI. The advent of AGI is something that I've been keeping an eye on. And with each new AI milestone, we're getting ever closer. Investors who are unprepared will miss the transformative opportunities that AGI will bring. But those who position themselves correctly could witness the greatest moneymaking opportunity in human history – with the possibility to surpass even the Internet Revolution. In fact, I'm issuing my 'final warning' on AGI in a new free broadcast event later this week. I first started talking about AGI last August, when I warned that we are closer to AGI than most people think. And that many are unable to even fathom the kinds of changes this quantum leap in technology will usher in. Back then, hardly anyone had heard of AGI. But now, with a new administration in the White House, the acceleration toward the inevitable is gaining steam. The $500 billion Project Stargate, announced on President Trump's first day in office, is proof of that. If you missed my message last year, you are getting a second chance to take action at later this week. I've identified several companies that are strategically positioned to capitalize on this coming wave of this current 'pre-AGI' market. I'll have everything you need to know about those companies and my final AGI warning later this week. Watch your inbox for an invitation. Regards, Eric Fry The post Donât Miss Out: AI Agents Are Becoming Techâs Next Battleground appeared first on InvestorPlace. Sign in to access your portfolio
Forbes
16-04-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Here's What We Know About Project Mulberry— Apple's Initiative To Rethink AI And Healthcare
Apple has invested immense resources into its healthcare application and ecosystem. Apple's CEO Tim Cook has always said that among the company's most significant contributions to society will be improving healthcare. And rightly so, under his reign, Apple has made immense progress in the healthcare space. Now, with the company's rejuvenated push into artificial intelligence and AI agents, Apple is combining these interests to redesign and rethink the way that consumers approach their healthcare needs. Pundits are speculating that all of this work has been encompassed in a secretive initiative code-named Project Mulberry. Project Mulberry will aim to completely redesign the existing Apple Health app and ecosystem. Notably, the company has years of consumer data that can leveraged for large language model and AI agent training. One significant source has been its immense success with the Apple Watch, which hundreds of millions of individuals around the world use today to track their daily activities, health metrics, sleep patterns and other general constitutional parameters. With this data, Apple has a massive repository with which it can build an entire ecosystem to provide curated coaching and tailored health services for users, which apparently will be one key initiative of Mulberry. Furthermore, the project may also entail devising more advanced and intuitive food tracking features to help users manage diets and daily caloric intake. This has been another big push by the healthcare industry in recent years, which has given rise to popular applications such as MyFitnessPal and LoseIt! One key reason that these have been immensely successful: consumers worldwide are increasingly realizing the importance of a well managed diet and its key to longevity and better health outcomes. These applications allow users to scan food in front of them and track caloric intake, ensuring that they achieve their daily macronutrient and dietary goals. Apple aims to make this process even easier for millions of iOS users by seamlessly integrating this feature into its ecosystem. On the hardware front, there has been a significant push by consumers for more personalized and curated health devices. This is where Apple Watch shines, especially given its significant work in detecting falls, arrhythmias and even sleep patterns. The whole concept has actually given rise to a massive industry for consumer wearables. For example, Google has made incredible progress with its Fitbit device, which stands to be one of the most widely used fitness trackers in the world. Other companies are innovating in novel ways; for example, Oura has developed a smart ring which can help track 20+ biometrics, including a user's sleep patterns. Beyond the watch, Apple has reportedly been working on other wearables as well; most noteworthy is its work on a no-prick blood glucose monitor, which could one day potentially aid the nearly 830 million people globally that have diabetes. Project Mulberry will need to go one step further in conjunction with the company's latest work with Apple Intelligence and AI. Through this, it's very likely that Apple will start integrating other apps in its wider iOS ecosystem into its healthcare sphere to provide users a more holistic and broader suite of 'lifestyle' choices. For example, delivery apps may become useful for things like medication pick-ups and may lead to better adherence; rideshare applications may become critical for users to reach and access care; the camera and augmented reality functions may enable new ways for health coaches to interact with users to promote more realistic coaching sessions, video tutorials and tailoerd workouts. The possibilities are endless, given just how wide Apple's reach is. Project Mulberry is not expected to go live for at least another year, by most accounts; given just how significant this work is and Apple's steadfast commitment to launch initiatives when they are 'just right," the company will surely take its time before this is considered ready.
Forbes
08-04-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Apple's AI And The Next Era Of Preventive Care Innovation
Preventative healthcare may be redefined if AI innovations in smartphones are successful. Healthcare has been a reactive endeavor—waiting for symptoms to surface, scrambling to treat, and settling for incremental fixes. However, the paradigm is shifting, and Apple's rumored Project Mulberry, embedded within iOS 19.4, could mark a pivotal turning point. This isn't merely another health app; it's a proactive, AI-driven health coach poised to integrate seamlessly across iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods, leveraging sensor data, camera analytics, and behavioral patterns to transform how we approach wellness. I have had the privilege of getting to know Dr. Harvey Castro. He has over two decades of experience as a physician, entrepreneur, and CEO of eight free-standing ERs, a medical billing and physician staffing company. He has become a driving force for change. He currently serves as a strategic advisor for ChatGPT and health care. In addition to his medical accomplishments, Dr. Castro has developed over 30 iPhone apps and wrote the first medical book on Apple's Vision Pro called Apple Vision Healthcare Pioneers. I recently read Dr. Castro's comments where he gave what I feel is an essential perspective on Apple's Project Mulberry that came to light last week in Bloomberg's Mark Gurman's newsletter. It is reportedly an AI health coach that will replicate a real doctor. In an email exchange with Dr. Castro, I asked his thoughts on Project Mulberry. Here is what he told me in his email reply: " From Treatment to Prevention, as an ER physician, I've witnessed the human cost of late-stage intervention. The true promise of healthcare lies not in reactive measures but in early detection—or, better yet, preemptive action. Apple's AI coach aims to do precisely that: analyze heart rate variability, glucose trends, and even retinal scans to identify risks before symptoms manifest. Imagine your device nudging you with, "Your stress biomarkers are elevated—try this 5-minute breathing exercise," or analyzing a meal photo to suggest, "Opt for more fiber today based on your metabolic profile." This is clinical-grade insight distilled into everyday guidance. In an AI-physician partnership, the future of medicine isn't about replacing doctors but augmenting their capabilities. As I often emphasize, "AI won't replace physicians—but physicians who harness AI will outpace those who don't." Apple's system mirrors clinical reasoning, cross-referencing data against global health benchmarks to deliver hyper-personalized advice. It's a tool that empowers users to understand their bodies while equipping clinicians with predictive analytics to intervene earlier." Traditional population health models often generalize risk, but Apple's approach offers a more personalized solution. By dynamically stratifying individuals and identifying early biomarkers for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or neurological decline, Apple could make precision medicine more accessible. For underserved communities, this could be a game-changer: a smartphone camera that detects signs of hypertensive retinopathy or metabolic changes could provide an early warning system where healthcare facilities are limited. Innovation comes with responsibility. If Apple launches a Health+ subscription, ensuring accessibility should be a top priority to prevent widening inequalities. AI models must undergo thorough validation, data privacy must be protected, and outcomes should be regularly monitored. The aim is not to create an exclusive service for the wealthy, but to establish a global standard for fair and equal healthcare. I recognize how crucial it is to stay informed about one's health. After undergoing a triple bypass in 2012, I now understand the reasons behind it. If I had an AI coach tracking my vitals and recommended preventive steps, there's a good chance I could have avoided needing that surgery. Dr. Castro sums up his perspective on Project Mulberry in the following way- 'Project Mulberry isn't just another product launch—it's a blueprint for healthcare's next chapter. By shifting the focus from crisis management to continuous, AI-guided prevention, Apple could redefine its legacy, proving that technology's highest purpose is to keep people healthy before they ever need a hospital. As someone who's raced against time in ERs, I see Project Mulberry not as a gadget but as a lifeline—one that whispers warnings long before alarms sound. And in that quiet intervention lies the future of medicine.' If Apple and others are successful in bringing a legitimate health coach to smartphones, the era of passive health tracking could be over. With AI as our ally, we're entering an age where every heartbeat, every meal, and every breath becomes part of a preventive dialogue. Disclosure: Apple subscribes to Creative Strategies research reports along with many other high tech companies around the world.
