a futuristic augmented reality (AR) setup in a medical environment, showcasing a brain surgery in progress. A neurosurgeon is wearing AR glasses, focusing intently on a patient's brain, which is being displayed in 3D holographic form above the operating table. The room is filled with advanced medical equipment and monitors showing real-time data and graphics. The atmosphere is tense but controlled, with soft, warm lighting accentuating the high-tech nature of the procedure. The scene encapsulates the cutting-edge intersection of technology and healthcare, highlighting the precision and safety augmented by AI.

AI Science and Medicine News: Week Ending 03/15/2024

March 15, 2024

“Combining #augmentedreality with tractography in real-time, #SurgicalAR helps elevate precision in brain tumor removal while preserving crucial brain functions. Our latest case showcases the transformative potential for neurosurgery, enhancing safety and efficacy.… https://twitter.com/Medivis_AR/status/1768281368398557574

Microsoft makes the promise of AI in healthcare real through new collaborations with healthcare organizations and partners – The Official Microsoft Blog – https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2024/03/11/microsoft-makes-the-promise-of-ai-in-healthcare-real-through-new-collaborations-with-healthcare-organizations-and-partners/

From Wait Times to Real-Time: Assort Health Secures $3.5 Million to Scale First Generative AI for Healthcare Call Centers – https://www.assorthealth.com/blog-posts/assort-health-secures-3-5-million-to-scale-first-generative-ai-for-healthcare-call-centers

Researchers develop AI-driven tool for near real-time cancer surveillance – https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-ai-driven-tool-real-cancer.html

Microsoft’s neural voice tool for people with speech disabilities arrives later this year – https://www.engadget.com/microsofts-neural-voice-tool-for-people-with-speech-disabilities-arrives-later-this-year-161550277.html

NIST staffers revolt against expected appointment of ‘effective altruist’ AI researcher to US AI Safety Institute | VentureBeat – https://venturebeat.com/ai/nist-staffers-revolt-against-potential-appointment-of-effective-altruist-ai-researcher-to-us-ai-safety-institute/

Ushering in the Thermodynamic Future – Litepaper – https://www.extropic.ai/future

Mathematicians use AI to identify emerging COVID-19 variants – https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-mathematicians-ai-emerging-covid-variants.html

AI Poses Extinction-Level Risk, State-Funded Report Says | TIME – https://time.com/6898967/ai-extinction-national-security-risks-report/

Preemptive AI launches from stealth, raises $6.4m for biomedical AI model – https://www.axios.com/pro/health-tech-deals/2024/03/06/preemptive-ai-6m-biomedical-foundation

AI solves huge problem during nuclear fusion reactions – https://www.freethink.com/energy/nuclear-fusion-reactions
Caduceus project page – https://caduceus-dna.github.io/

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