Politico November 25, 2024
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An AI app will provide personalized advice on preventing diabetes and other diseases if a team of researchers at the University of Houston is successful.
How so: The team received half a million dollars from the National Institutes of Health to study the use of artificial intelligence to improve health behaviors and outcomes in underserved communities.
Researchers will use AI to analyze patient data from audio, video and biometric sensors, then develop a virtual counselor to provide tailored advice on adopting a healthier lifestyle, according to the university.
The AI will target behavior that could lead to diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, which disproportionately affect Black and Latino communities.
Why it matters: “Underserved populations...
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