Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Will they talk to robots? Will they lie to robots? What would a false positive look like?
Sarah Knapton reports:
Smart speakers like Amazon’s Alexa or Apple’s Siri are to be used by the NHS to analyse patient conversations and spot if they suicidal (sic), it has emerged.
A new report published today into the technological future of the health service has called for trusts to embrace robots and artificial intelligence and said that London was already planning to embed AI into its mental health services to pick up those in danger of self harm.
Mental health patients can already access online programmes to aid their recovery and it is hoped they would hold conversations with ‘triage bots’ which would notice warning signs.
Read more on Telegraph.




I did not see this one coming.
Veterans can access their medical info through Apple's Health Records
Apple is expanding its Health Records feature in iOS to cover one of the larger groups in the US: namely, veterans. The company is partnering with the Department of Veterans Affairs to make soldiers' medical info available in one place on their iPhones, including known conditions, prescriptions and procedures. It's the record-sharing system "of its kind" at Veterans Affairs, Apple said.
Access to veteran data will be available "soon," Apple noted, although it didn't say if that would be tied to an iOS update.
Support for veterans is coming soon after Apple teamed up with Aetna on a health tracking app, and reflects a larger strategy at the tech giant. It wants to become an indispensable part of people's health care, whether it's providing medical data or warning of heart conditions, and that could give you a reason to keep using its devices when you'd otherwise be tempted to switch. It's not just an altruistic gesture, then, although it's still likely to be valuable for iPhone-toting veterans who want a better understanding of their wellbeing.


(Related)
Apple's deal with the VA is a big step toward giving patients control over their own health information
… Apple already works with dozens of hospitals that are integrated with its Health Records software, so their patients can access clinical information. But the VA, which represents 9 million people, is a big step forward for the company, as it's the largest medical system in the country.
It's also a big deal for people who aren't veterans.
Industry experts say that Apple is taking advantage of a bigger movement to force medical records companies and insurers to open up access to health information, which is supported by the government and different academic groups. Also this week, the Department of Health and Human Services shared its much-anticipated rules that are designed to prevent information blocking.




I wonder if Google Transcript can produce English subtitles in real time?
TELESCOPE beta There’s a whole world of film out there. Welcome to it.
Thanks to digital distribution, the American audience now has unprecedented access to films from around the world. At Telescope Film, our mission is to connect those films with the people who want to watch them — and to help that audience grow. Telescopefilm.com is a website to promote international film to American audiences. Our online database of international film enables users to search and filter by options including title, director, country, language, and genre, and provides one-click access to all major streaming services in the US. The site will also offer a variety of features to help users discover new content, including curation, a customizable user experience, and an engaged community of fans…” [See also MHz Choice. The best international mysteries, dramas & comedies with easy-to-read English subtitles.]




A resource I didn’t know existed.
Internet of Things Security Institute




One day’s activity on my blog. Someone has to be messing with me.



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