New research from the University of Cambridge, published in New Scientist, suggests that analog computers could train artificial intelligence systems up to 1,000 times faster than traditional digital machines — while consuming far less energy.
A U.S. family that received a $195,000 hospital bill for four hours of intensive care after a heart attack used the AI chatbot Claude — and, according to their account, managed to lower the final amount to $33,000. The AI helped identify duplicate charges, coding errors, and other possible billing violations.
November’s agenda brings together policymakers, clinicians, and innovators in Madrid, Brussels, Strasbourg, and London for cross-sector discussions on resilience, AI, and translational science.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced plans to acquire Clario — a provider of software and services for clinical research — in a deal valued at up to $10 billion. It’s one of the largest healthcare sector transactions of 2025.