More than two million women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and AI is a welcome ally in their fight. A new technology, computer-aided detection (CAD) is tackling several key bottlenecks to quality medical care for women. Traditionally, just processing images can take weeks, and it can be an expensive process. Many places around the world lack both the equipment and the expert personnel to provide adequate cancer screening. With CAD, poorer areas will have access to cancer screening, as well as reducing wait times. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
