Microsoft Partners with Apollo Hospitals to Adopt AI Copilots
Partnership to Enhance Remote Healthcare Platform and Develop New Technology Solutions
Apollo Hospitals, a leading hospital group, has announced a new collaboration with Microsoft to adopt four AI copilots as part of its AI roadmap. The technology giant will help Apollo develop and implement its AI roadmap, focusing on expanding the hospital group’s remote healthcare platform worldwide and building new technology solutions.
Microsoft’s Investment in India’s AI Ecosystem
This partnership is part of a string of strategic partnerships Microsoft has entered in India this year. The company has pledged a $3 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure in the country over the next two years. Microsoft has also partnered with major industry players, including RailTel, Mahindra Group, Bajaj Finance Ltd., and upGrad, to build a thriving AI ecosystem in India.
National Taiwan University Hospital’s Telehealth System Incorporates AI
Intelligent Voice System on NTUH’s Fourth-Generation Telehealth Platform
National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) has integrated speech-to-text AI into its telehealth platform. The Intelligent Voice System on NTUH’s Fourth-Generation Telehealth Platform is based on a voice recognition technology provided by Chunghwa Telecom. The technology was trained on voice data collected by the NTUH Telehealth Center.
Features of the AI-based Voice Recognition System
The AI-based voice recognition feature can convert a speaker’s mixed use of languages, such as Mandarin, English, Taiwanese, and accented Chinese, as well as medical terms, and bilingual drug names. The system also integrates NTUH’s emergency event prediction technology to predict possible emergency events within two weeks with nearly 90% accuracy.
NEC Announces New Pathology AI Partnership
Enhancing Digital Pathology Analytical Platform
Japan-based NEC Corporation has partnered with Biomy, a local AI company developing digital pathology solutions. The partnership aims to enhance Biomy’s cloud-based automated digital pathology analytical platform, DeepPathFinder, to discover new pathological biomarkers. The enhanced platform will be offered to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and academic institutions.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Apollo Hospitals and Microsoft highlights the growing importance of AI in healthcare. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the adoption of AI-powered solutions will play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes and enhancing healthcare services. The partnership between NEC and Biomy demonstrates the potential of AI in the field of pathology, enabling the discovery of new biomarkers and improving diagnostic accuracy.
FAQs
Q: What is the scope of the partnership between Apollo Hospitals and Microsoft?
A: The partnership aims to enhance Apollo’s remote healthcare platform worldwide and develop new technology solutions.
Q: What is the investment commitment by Microsoft in India’s AI ecosystem?
A: Microsoft has pledged a $3 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure in India over the next two years.
Q: What is the objective of the AI-based voice recognition system on NTUH’s telehealth platform?
A: The system aims to convert a speaker’s mixed use of languages and predict possible emergency events with nearly 90% accuracy.
