In the second week of the landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI, Musk’s motivations for bringing the suit were under scrutiny. Last week, Musk took the stand, alleging that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman had deceived him into donating $38 million to the company. He claimed that they’d promised to maintain […]
ShinyHunters Claims Second Attack Against Instructure
The edtech company is struggling to wrest control from its hackers. PII belonging to hundreds of millions of people is on the line.
The Digital Exposome: A Life Course Framework for Health in the Digital Age
Digital technologies are reshaping human behavior, health care delivery, and population health; however, their cumulative effects across the lifespan remain underexplored. This viewpoint argues that exposures arising from interactions with digital technologies should be formally integrated into exposome science as a distinct, measurable component of the human environment. Our aims are to (1) redefine the […]
The Actionable Innovation Day Approach: Participatory Model for Advancing Critical Care Innovation
Health care innovation is essential for improving patient outcomes, enhancing system efficiency, and preparing for future challenges; however, meaningful progress is often hindered by entrenched barriers such as resistance to change, fragmented interdisciplinary collaboration, and constrained financial and human resources. These persistent obstacles make it difficult for health care systems to translate creative ideas into […]
FDA Commissioner Makary to be fired, WSJ reports
President Donald Trump is planning to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. The plans haven’t been finalized and could still change, the Journal said. Representatives …
Daiichi Sankyo posts ‘extraordinary loss’ of nearly $1B
Daiichi Sankyo is scrapping plans to build antibody-drug conjugate manufacturing capacity and recorded an “extraordinary loss” of 149.4 billion Japanese yen ($950 million) after overpromising demand for its ADCs to third-party manufacturers. The Japanese company …
Efficacy of Technology-Based Interventions on the Reduction of Loneliness: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Loneliness is a widespread public health concern linked to increased risks of health problems. As populations age, the demand for effective interventions to mitigate loneliness continues to grow. Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to examine the effectiveness of technology-based interventions in reducing loneliness. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in Web of Science, PsycInfo, […]
Governing Patient-Facing AI-Generated Video in Digital Health: A Risk-and-Ethics Matrix for Deployment, Monitoring, and Change Control
In this Viewpoint, we argue that patient-facing high-fidelity artificial intelligence (AI)–generated video requires governance that is operational, life cycle based, and embedded in existing institutional review pathways rather than limited to predeployment checks alone. Patient-facing high-fidelity AI-generated video—synthetic or substantially AI-mediated video that presents realistic human likeness, voices, or clinical communication cues—is rapidly entering patient […]
Here’s what you need to know about the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. Eight passengers aboard a Dutch-flagged cruise ship have contracted a type of hantavirus, a rare virus transmitted by rats. Three of them have died. As the ship […]
FDA delays Leqembi decision; Artiva raises $300M; Pharvaris prices offering
🗓️ FDA delays subcutaneous Leqembi decision: Originally slated for later this month, the decision date now falls on August 24, Biogen and Eisai said. The agency asked for more information from …
Barriers and Facilitators to Patient Acceptance of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Systematic Review
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) in the domain of health care is increasing in prominence. Acceptance is an indispensable prerequisite for the widespread implementation of AI. Objective: This study aimed to explore barriers and facilitators influencing patients’ acceptance of AI. Methods: We conducted a systematic review following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) […]
Efficacy, User Engagement, and Acceptability of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy–Oriented Psychological Chatbots for Adults With Depressive and/or Anxiety Symptoms: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Background: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most examined psychotherapy for depression and anxiety, but delivery faces significant barriers such as limited access, cost, and time constraints. CBT-oriented psychological chatbots offer a promising means of addressing these challenges. Yet, their overall efficacy, user engagement, and acceptability have not been systematically synthesized. Objective: This study aimed […]