Summary:
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New AI Technology
Google is developing an AI that can detect diseases like tuberculosis by analyzing sounds such as coughing, sneezing, and sniffling through smartphone microphones. -
Collaboration and Training
In partnership with Salcit Technologies, Google’s HeAR model has been trained on 300 million audio samples, including 100 million cough sounds, to identify health issues. -
Potential Impact
This technology could transform diagnostics in areas with limited access to advanced medical tools, making it easier to detect respiratory ailments early.
Read more at: Quartz
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