AI is revolutionizing how we assess pain, a traditionally subjective measure in medicine. Innovations like the PainChek app, which uses facial recognition technology to evaluate pain levels, represent significant progress. The app has received regulatory approval on multiple continents and has conducted over 10 million assessments. However, a critical question remains: as algorithms quantify our discomfort, will this impact how we manage and treat pain?
In a separate piece, the newsletter examines the growing problem of conspiracy theories, especially noted during the pandemic. A personal account details the struggle to engage with someone who has begun to embrace such theories. Experts like Sander van der Linden from the University of Cambridge provide insights on how to approach loved ones who might be entrenched in these beliefs, suggesting that open dialogue is essential for fostering understanding.
👉 Pročitaj original: MIT Technology Review – AI
