As AI, social media, surveillance, and digital infrastructure reshape daily life, this paper argues that technology is not just a tool, but a powerful determinant of who benefits, who is harmed, and how health equity is built. Perspective: A global call to action on the digital determinants of health. Image Credit: elenabsl / Shutterstock The…
These are trying times for the health care technology industry, but a turnaround may be on the way for investors… These are trying times for the health care technology industry, but a turnaround may be on the way for investors who have patience. The benchmark Global X HealthTech ETF (ticker: HEAL), an exchange-traded fund, is…
Roman: What are some ways that social media can affect mental health? Wang: Yeah, it’s a great question, especially because these days we know that social media is really ubiquitous, especially in young people. There’s been some research showing that a lot of youth say that they’re online almost constantly, and that has rapidly become…
Leveraging generative AI and LLMs to make predictions about the path and outcome of undertaking mental health therapy. getty In today’s column, I examine the fascinating possibility that we might be able to use generative AI and large language models (LLMs) to predict the psychotherapeutic success or failure for people opting to undertake mental health…
In recent years, the intersection of technology and well-being has grown into one of the most exciting areas of innovation. From fitness trackers to meditation apps, digital tools are helping people take control of their physical and mental health like never before. Among these advancements, chat-based AI platforms are emerging as a powerful new way…
The Digital and Intelligent Health Forum — a key event of the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit — was held on April 14 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Under the theme “Digital-Intelligent Integration · Inclusive Health—Toward a People-Centered Smart Health Future,” the event explored the integration of next-generation information technologies…
Follow this guide What’s the story In today’s fast-paced world, AI tools are revolutionizing mental well-being by offering personalized and accessible support to improve emotional regulation, reduce stress, and increase daily productivity. The tools use advanced technologies such as machine learning and natural language processing to analyze user data and provide tailored interventions. This makes…
Medical experts I spoke with balked at the idea of uploading their own health data for an AI model, like Muse Spark, to analyze. “These chatbots now allow you to connect your own biometric data, put in your own lab information, and honestly, that makes me pretty nervous,” says Gauri Agarwal, a doctor of medicine…
Generative AI chatbots are now used by more than 987 million people globally, including around 64 per cent of American teens, according to recent estimates. Increasingly, people are using these chatbots for advice, emotional support, therapy and companionship. What happens when people rely on AI chatbots during moments of psychological vulnerability? We have seen media…
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A major leap in computational drug development has emerged with Roche’s launch of its global AI factory, powered by more than 3,500 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs. This hybrid-cloud system integrates artificial intelligence across both early-stage drug discovery and downstream manufacturing pipelines. By leveraging NVIDIA’s healthcare AI platform, Roche aims to scale biological modeling at a level…
