Forbes March 5, 2025
Cornelia C. Walther

Artificial Intelligence for health is having a moment. From chatbots that can translate medical guidelines into local languages, to smartphone apps that detect anemia within seconds, to digital microscopes that reduce errors in disease diagnosis, new AI-driven solutions are launched seemingly every day. Yet the pure technological “wow factor” only tells part of the story. AI becomes truly transformational when paired with natural intelligence: our human capacity for empathy, cultural understanding, and aspirational values. This synthesis — called hybrid intelligence — ensures that technology addresses real needs rather than chasing novelty for novelty’s sake.

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