Coca-Cola says it used AI to create a soda from the future

Coca-Cola says it used AI to create a soda from the future

Coca-Cola Drinks giant Coca-Cola has well and truly launched itself onto the artificial intelligence (AI) bandwagon with the release of a beverage apparently created with the help of the in-vogue technology. Called Y3000, Coca-Cola’s limited-edition soda features a “futuristic flavor” that was designed through customer feedback. Oh, and with the assistance of AI, too. According …

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A New Low For Digital Health Deals

A New Low For Digital Health Deals

InnovationRx is your weekly digest of healthcare news. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here. getty Digital health venture funding data from the second quarter of 2023 shows deals “hit a new low,” according to an analysis released by PitchBook today. There was $900 million in digital health funding in Q2, compared to $1.2 …

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AI drone beats pro drone racers at their own game

AI drone beats pro drone racers at their own game

Professional drone racers are the latest to suffer the ignominy of being outsmarted by artificial intelligence after quadcopters powered by the technology beat them at their own game. Wearing first-person-view headsets linked to a camera on their drone, the champion racers had great difficulty keeping pace with the AI flying machine, called Swift. Developed by researchers …

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White House Targets Ten Drugs For Price Negotiations

White House Targets Ten Drugs For Price Negotiations

InnovationRx is your weekly digest of healthcare news. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here. Getty Images The Inflation Reduction Act authorized the federal government to negotiate lower prices for certain kinds of medications, enabling the United States to join the ranks of dozens of countries whose governments routinely negotiate costs with pharmaceutical companies. …

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Employers ‘Very Concerned’ About Weight Loss Drug Costs

Employers ‘Very Concerned’ About Weight Loss Drug Costs

InnovationRx is your weekly digest of healthcare news. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here. NurPhoto via Getty Images Employers’ views on how much virtual health will change care delivery for their employees may have peaked with the pandemic. In 2021, 85% of employers surveyed by the Business Group On Health said they believed …

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ChatGPT and Other Language AIs Are Nothing Without Humans — a Sociologist Explains How Countless Hidden People Make the Magic

ChatGPT and Other Language AIs Are Nothing Without Humans — a Sociologist Explains How Countless Hidden People Make the Magic

The media frenzy surrounding ChatGPT and other large language model artificial intelligence systems spans a range of themes, from the prosaic – large language models could replace conventional web search – to the concerning – AI will eliminate many jobs – and the overwrought – AI poses an extinction-level threat to humanity.  All of these …

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InnovationRx: Babylon Files For Bankruptcy

InnovationRx: Babylon Files For Bankruptcy

InnovationRx: Your Weekly Healthcare News Digest Welcome to InnovationRx, the destination for your weekly dose of healthcare news. Subscribe here to have it delivered straight to your inbox. Stay updated with the latest developments in the healthcare industry. Babylon’s Bankruptcy Protection Filing Digital health company Babylon has filed for bankruptcy protection for two of its …

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Amazon expands use of AI to summarize product reviews

Amazon expands use of AI to summarize product reviews

Amazon Embraces AI Technology to Summarize Customer Reviews In an effort to enhance the shopping experience for its customers, Amazon has announced the implementation of generative-AI technology that will summarize product reviews on its platform. After thorough testing, the feature is now being rolled out to assist users who prefer a quicker shopping experience without …

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70% Of U.S. Adults ‘Concerned’ About AI In Healthcare

70% Of U.S. Adults ‘Concerned’ About AI In Healthcare

InnovationRx: Your Weekly Roundup of Healthcare Developments Subscribe to InnovationRx to receive the latest healthcare news delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up here for your weekly digest. Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Sparks Concern Among 70% of U.S. Adults Morning Consult recently surveyed U.S. adults regarding their opinions on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The …

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