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With the pandemic acting as an accelerant, the healthcare industry is embracing AI enthusiastically. According to a 2020 survey by Optum, 80% of healthcare organizations have an AI strategy in place, while another 15% are planning to launch one. Vendors — including Big Tech companies — are rising to meet the demand. Google recently unveiled […]

MLCommons launches a new platform to benchmark AI medical models by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

A mechanical keyboard is an odd addition to the OnePlus product line by virtually any measure. OnePlus is a phone maker first and foremost. Always has been and likely always will be. Since 2014, the company has made its name as the producer of thoughtfully considered Android handsets at non-premium prices. Diversification is, of course, […]

OnePlus 81 Pro mechanical keyboard review by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch

Six months after raising a $7 million seed round, Herself Health is back with some additional venture capital to expand its clinic footprint.

Herself Health, providing primary care to women 65 and over, raises $26M by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch

Driving financial inclusion through digital payment methods is among the top priorities for the governments of Africa’s biggest tech ecosystems where cash is still king. Several initiatives launched by these governments have increased the number of banked citizens in their respective countries. In Egypt, for instance, platforms like Fawry and InstaPay — tapped into the […]

Lee Fixel’s Addition leads $6M seed round in Egyptian fintech Flash  by Tage Kene-Okafor originally published on TechCrunch