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China Begins Testing AI Chatbot for Brain Surgeons in Hospitals

  • Beijing is backing AI development across the nation this year
  • AI may have the potential to revolutionize healthcare fields
Key Points:China is conducting trials of CARES Copilot 1.0, an AI surgery consultant, in seven hospitals across Beijing and other cities, aiming to innovate in healthcare.Built on Meta’s Llama 2.0 technology, CARES Copilot offers real-time assistance to neurosurgeons by referencing over a million academic articles and analyzing diagnostic data including MRI, CT scans, and ultrasounds.The AI assistant can interpret text, audio, and images, and it is envisioned to eventually identify and alert doctors to surgical risks.Importance:This initiative reflects China’s strategic move to integrate AI with healthcare, aiming to improve surgical outcomes and streamline medical procedures. It highlights the country’s investment in technology to push the boundaries of medical science and patient care. 
 
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