New Antibiotics, Election Security, and Neurology Innovations
Sweden is preparing for the EU election, and some experts are warning about AI interference. Image Unsplash:
Christian Lue
A study in Cell used AI to predict new antibiotics from the global microbiome. Led by Professor César de la Fuente at the University of Pennsylvania, it identified 1 million potential antibiotic molecules. The problem is gigantic: antimicrobial resistance causes 1.2 million deaths in 2019 and 10 million annually by 2050. And AI can help save those lives.
In other news, Nvidia received a large order from an unnamed AI company. This might boost Nvidia’s stock, solidifying its market position in AI: Nvidia Stock Got a Massive Order From This Popular Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company.
A new study was released today that showed how artificial intelligence enhances neurology by improving diagnosis and treatment for Alzheimer’s and epilepsy. AI detects early signs and creates personalized treatments using medical images and genetic data. These advancements are changing how we approach neurological disorders. Read the full article on Cureus: Revolutionizing Neurology: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Advancing Diagnosis and Treatment.
Swedish voters are preparing for the EU election, and Heather Ashby, an advisor at Corner Alliance, warned EU citizens about election interference in a talk in Stockholm. She highlighted Russian threats and urged increased awareness and security against AI-driven misinformation campaigns. You can read more in this article in Svenska Daglbladet here.
Lastly, for today, The UN sponsored the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. The focus was on sustainable development goals via AI, including health, climate change mitigation, gender equality, and inclusive prosperity. Experts discussed AI in disaster response, healthcare, carbon emission reductions, and promoting gender equality. Ethical concerns like biases and privacy issues were also addressed. Read Artificial Intelligence: A Game-changer for Sustainable Development for more insights.