These AI-powered apps can hear the cause of a cough

The race to develop medical apps that can use vocal cues to diagnose health conditions is heating up. Researchers are working on making a publicly available database to validate these studies, which may help in diagnosing various health issues through voice analysis. While AI tools show promise in the lab, their real-world effectiveness may be limited. Additionally, there are concerns about the potential overreliance on AI in healthcare decisions and the need to address environmental factors driving obesity. On the technological front, advances in brain-computer interfaces have raised concerns about privacy and free will, leading to calls for legislation to protect against potential misuse.