DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

THE ULTIMATE 2ND MEDICAL OPINION - AI

Source - Stock

Scientists in the UK are developing an AI software system that can scan x-rays as soon as they are taken. It's called X-raydar and could be a medical gamechanger. Here are some key facts:
Has a 94% accuracy rate
Developed by a group of UK scientists at King's College London, Warwick University and the NHS
Provides automated scanning of x-rays.
Reports the x-rays using computer vision
Flags possible conditions & abnormalities
Gives percentage probability of the abnormalities it spots
Trained to identify 37 medical conditions
Understands the seriousness of conditions and flags urgent ones
Found to be as accurate as and even better in reading chest x-rays than radiologists
Uses large language model
Trained on millions of x-rays
Creators have open-sourced their AI software to speed development
X-raydar is specifically designed to cut doctors' workloads and reduce x-ray reading delays
This is an important new AI breakthrough area that investors may want to delve deeper into for the potential as it develops.

LUCID DREAMING - NEW HALO DEVICE

Source: Stock & Prophetic

A unique halo device, Prophetic Halo, is designed to give you control over your dreams. Some facts:
US-based Prophetic Halo is a headband device that uses advanced generative AI and focused ultrasound technology to stimulate brain regions associated with lucid dreaming
Prophetic is a startup working with the designer of Neuralink 1 for Elon Musk's brain implant company
Purpose of device: induce lucid dreaming and bring a new level of control to the dream state
Potential is to capitalize on productivity produced by lucid dreaming
Lucid dreaming is a state of consciousness where the person is aware they're asleep and control the experience including dreaming
Relies on ultrasound and machine learning created using EEG and fMRI data
Detects when dreams are in REM to induce and stabilize lucid dreams
Sleepers put it on their heads like a halo
Said to enable control of your dreams and make more productive use of your sleeping time, which is 1/3rd of your day
Goes onto the market for sale in 2025 at $1500 to $2000
Fascinating new tech that is intriguing scientists and researchers.

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