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03Jun 26
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AI-powered medical imaging startup Subtle Medical picks up $33M and taps new CEO

Radiology capacity is a bottleneck in hospitals, while imaging exams can be a major pain point for patients as well. Health systems and imaging centers are facing increasing volumes of medical imaging with outdated technology and limited scanner capacity. For patients, there can be long wait times and imaging procedures are often stressful and uncomfortable.

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01Jun 26
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Metacognitive laziness and AI: researchers propose a scale to measure a growing educational concern

As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools become increasingly integrated into academic settings, questions are mounting about how students are using these tools and whether such use supports or undermines their own learning. One behavior drawing particular attention is the tendency of some students to delegate metacognitive tasks to AI systems, including goal-setting, comprehension monitoring, and

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01Jun 26
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China’s Massive AI Rollout In Healthcare Spurs Urgent Need For Global Guardrails – Health Policy Watch

China’s AI-driven long-term care expansion blends hyper-scale public funding with massive private-sector digital platforms. Artificial intelligence promises huge efficiency gains for strained health systems, but algorithmic surveillance in long-term care systems also introduces profound ethical dilemmas. In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a comprehensive consultation draft on global long-term care standards to

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01Jun 26
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This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies | TechCrunch

A new AI weather forecasting tool released today by the startup WindBorne Systems offers more frequent and accurate predictions on key variables than the world-leading system developed by European governments, thanks to advancements in how sensor readings are fed into deep learning models. Founded by a group of Stanford students in 2019, WindBorne began by

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01Jun 26
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A computer vision and robotics expert has created and trained what he boasts is “the ultimate mosquito killer.” Steven Cheng shared details of his high-tech bug zapper project on social media. Key innovations here include the use of computer vision and deep learning technologies to detect and lock onto mosquitoes so the laser ‘artillery cannon’

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01Jun 26
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Don’t pay for another AI app until you try these free alternatives

Credit: Koshiro K / Shutterstock.com Published May 31, 2026, 7:01 AM EDT Rich Hein is a veteran technology journalist with more than two decades covering developer, consumer and enterprise topics. Rich's career has been dedicated to service journalism, connecting readers to content that informs and delights. Previously, Rich was vice president and editor-in-chief for Simpler Media Group

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