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What is the black box problem in healthcare AI?

We all know that AI has shown immense promise in healthcare, revolutionising diagnostics, drug discovery, and patient management. Implementing AI into the healthcare system also has several significant challenges, including one mysteriously called the ‘black box problem’.

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Should scientists start experimenting with the metaverse?

Here are my key takeaways from a recent article in Nature Human Behavior by Diego Gómez-Zará, Peter Schiffer and Dashun Wang, highlighting the benefits and limitations of undertaking scientific endeavours using metaverse and web3 technologies, including AI.

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Highlights from my first time at SXSW in Austin, Texas

In late 2022, 3 of my best friends and I decided to buy tickets for the 2023 SXSW festival. Easily one of the best decisions I had made in a long time! Here is a wrap-up of the sessions I attended over my 5 days at the festival.

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3 reasons why editing is an essential skill when using AI writing tools

As the world moves towards automation, AI tools are becoming increasingly popular among marketers and communication professionals. While these advanced writing technology platforms can make our lives easier, it's important to remember that these tools are designed to assist us not replace us.

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Review of the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme (2022)

When I was looking into registering for the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme I didn't find many reviews online, so hopefully this overview is helpful to anyone considering doing this online course. For context, I paid for this course myself and was enrolled from March to May 2022.

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Blockchain and energy usage - what is the story?

When people talk about the energy requirements of blockchain they are most likely referring to Bitcoin, and whilst this network does require tremendous amounts of energy to remain secure, it does appear that the industry is moving towards greener sources of electricity.

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Could move-to-earn apps be the next digital therapeutics?

When I first started reading about blockchain and its use cases, 'move-to-earn' (move2earn) apps were one of the first areas that caught my attention. This is where users purchase a non-fungible token (NFT) sneaker and are then incentivized to walk, jog, run or work out by receiving cryptocurrency rewards.

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Blockchain: one size does not fit all

When you don’t have a tech background it is easy to tune out when you hear someone talk about blockchain technology. I get it. It is confusing and complicated but over the next few years almost every industry is going to be looking at ways to incorporate blockchain technology, so it is important to understand the basics.

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