Becker's Healthcare June 2, 2020
Google has taken the lead in massive data analytics and artificial intelligence research, a possible indicator of where the company is headed in healthcare, according to a new report from CB Insights.
Google Brain developed the most popular deep learning framework, TensorFlow, and the company has continued to pioneer innovations and collaborations in healthcare during the pandemic.
The company also entered into a high-profile partnership with Apple to develop an interoperable API designed to measure contact tracing with Bluetooth technology in smartphones. Three states began using the API in contact-tracing apps when it was launched May 20, and several other states have inquired about the technology. Google and Apple maintain that the app won’t be able to use GPS data...