AI-powered drug discovery platform raises $100 million in funding Summary: Atomwise, an AI-driven drug discovery platform, has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round. The company uses AI to analyze millions of potential drug compounds, significantly speeding up the drug discovery process. The funds will be used to expand Atomwise’s platform and advance its pipeline of AI-discovered drug candidates. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/05/atomwise-raises-100m-series-c-to-advance-ai-powered-drug-discovery/
AI system helps diagnose rare diseases in record time Summary: Researchers have developed an AI system that can diagnose rare diseases more quickly and accurately than ever before. The system, called DeepGestalt, uses facial recognition technology to analyze patients’ facial features and identify patterns associated with specific genetic disorders. This breakthrough could lead to faster diagnoses and better treatment options for patients with rare diseases. Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/05/130508_ai_rare_disease_diagnosis.htm
AI tool predicts which COVID-19 patients will require hospitalization Summary: A new AI tool developed by researchers at the University of Copenhagen can predict with 90% accuracy which COVID-19 patients will require hospitalization. The tool analyzes data from blood tests and can help healthcare providers better allocate resources and prioritize patients who are at higher risk of severe illness. Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2023-05/uoc-ait050623.php
AI system improves energy efficiency in data centers Summary: Google has implemented an AI system called “Adaptive Control” to optimize energy efficiency in its data centers. The system uses machine learning algorithms to predict and control the cooling systems, resulting in a 30% reduction in energy consumption. This innovation could have significant implications for reducing the environmental impact of data centers worldwide. Source: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/google-uses-ai-to-cut-data-center-energy-use-by-30-percent/
AI helps detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease Summary: Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have developed an AI algorithm that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease in brain scans with 94% accuracy. The algorithm analyzes PET scans to identify patterns of amyloid-beta and tau protein buildup, which are key indicators of the disease. This breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnoses and more effective treatment options for Alzheimer’s patients. Source: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/05/420986/ai-detects-alzheimers-disease-brain-scans-years-symptoms-appear