The full results of the first randomized controlled trial show that the use of artificial intelligence in screening mammography leads to the detection of fewer advanced and aggressive breast cancers, suggesting that AI may improve the quality of early diagnosis and potentially reduce the number of advanced-stage cases.
A US federal vaccine advisory committee has announced that it will re-assess all existing vaccination recommendations. Statements from its new chair have triggered strong reactions from the public-health community, which warns that a shift in the committee’s operating philosophy could accelerate declines in vaccination coverage and increase outbreaks of infectious diseases in the United States.
Oracle is reportedly considering cutting between 20,000 and 30,000 jobs and selling parts of its assets in order to raise funds for a rapid build-out of data-center infrastructure for artificial intelligence projects. The scale of the potential layoffs would rank among the largest in the company’s history.
Android Auto users are reporting a growing number of problems with the built-in voice assistant, particularly when trying to use Gemini Live, the newest AI feature in the in-car interface.