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• [New] MIT scientists have found a way to make gene editing far safer and more accurate - a breakthrough that could reshape how we treat hundreds of genetic diseases. ScienceDaily
• [New] Anthem Inc., in collaboration with Google Cloud, is developing a synthetic data platform that will generate approximately 1.5 to 2 petabytes of synthetic data, including medical histories and healthcare claims. Financier Worldwide
• [New] Australia's hospital medical records hold a treasure trove of information that could transform healthcare; however each state has maintained very different systems, and generating insights into best practice healthcare has been difficult. Home
• [New] Cloud computing providers such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet (Google's parent company) are pouring billions into expanding their generative AI infrastructure, with collective capital expenditures expected to reach $200 billion in 2025, $90 billion specifically for AI. FinancialContent
• [New] In 2026, ISG expects a general shift in AI workplace initiatives from pilot projects to full-scale deployments. Stock Titan
• [New] Optimistically: AI has the potential to become a scientific collaborator, with systems like DeepMind's Co-Scientist and Stanford's Virtual Lab autonomously generating, testing, and validating hypotheses. / China AI Supremacy
• [New] Participants will be able to identify a recent law clarifying that online therapy platforms are health care providers that are generally required to adhere to the standards of California's Confidentiality of Medical Information Act. camft.org
• [New] The technology, now in service with top Chinese institutions, is expected to underpin next-generation quantum communication networks and applications from biomedical imaging to deep-space laser ranging. Asia Times
• [New] Uber's annual cash generation could exceed $23 Billion by 2035, reflecting both analyst input in the early years and forecast modeling in the longer term. Sahm
• [New] With India aiming to become a developed nation by 2047 and the EV industry expected to generate over 60 million direct and indirect jobs by 2030, IGNiTE 4.0 stands as a crucial step toward preparing a skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce for India's evolving automotive landscape. Machine Maker - Latest Manufacturing News | Indian Manu
• [New] Ahead of COP 30 in Belem, Greenpeace has proposed a forest action plan to end deforestation by 2030 and mitigation akin to a global response plan - as proposed by UN Secretary-General Guterres - to address the 1.5 °C ambition gap in 2035 climate action plans. Mirage News
• [New] Healthcare companies are expected to generate solid earnings growth over the next several years, underpinned by steady demand and new product launches. Middlefield Group
• SIEMENS Healthineers, a Germany-based medical technology company, is looking to install more helium-free magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices to underserved hospitals in the Philippines in 2026. BusinessWorld Online
• By 2026, longevity technologies will move from niche innovation to mainstream healthcare, adopted in hospitals, clinics, and wellness centers worldwide. null
• Generative AI chatbots pose serious risks to kids. FuturmeDesign - Creative - UX UI Expert - Digital Agenc
• Research supported by NIH and others has shown a strong genetic component to autism risk. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• In 2025, investing in mental health technology will not just be a best practice - it will be a necessity. spacebands
• As reimbursement landscapes evolve and clinical imaging needs diversify, competitive dynamics will continue to be influenced by technological differentiation, regulatory agility, and strategic collaborations across global healthcare ecosystems. Polaris

Last updated: 19 October 2025