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Ai has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry, and it's exciting to see passionate advocates like myself driving this change. As a pharmacist, I have a unique appreciation for both the patient's perspective and the appropriate use cases of Ai. Thoughtful implementation of Ai could be the solution to the escalating costs of healthcare. Let's work together to make this vision a reality! #AiInHealthcare #HealthcareRevolution

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AI Integration: A Global Shift Towards Smarter Healthcare, Led by Sheba Hospital As organizations worldwide increasingly recognize the necessity of broad AI integration, Sheba Hospital in Israel exemplifies this global shift. Positioned among the top ten hospitals worldwide, Sheba is not just a hospital; it's a "hospital city" dedicated to excellence and innovation. Dr. Gal Goshen, head of ARC Innovation’s Sagol AI & Big Data Hub, gives us an exclusive look at how AI is transforming healthcare from the ground up. 🔗 The Widespread Adoption of AI Across Industries This week alone, from Coca-Cola to Moderna, and now Sheba Hospital, we’ve seen how indispensable AI integration is becoming. These organizations are pioneers, adopting AI to streamline operations and enhance efficiency at all levels. It's evident that the momentum for AI is not just building—it's accelerating, with more companies and institutions recognizing its potential to revolutionize their industries. 👨‍⚕️ Sheba’s AI Vision: More Than Just Medicine At Sheba Hospital, AI transcends medical diagnostics and patient management. It's a holistic strategy where every system, from scheduling to staff allocation and beyond, is interconnected through a sophisticated AI network. This ambitious project under Dr. Goshen’s leadership reflects a profound commitment to not just adopt AI but to fully integrate it into the hospital’s fabric, creating a seamless operational flow that serves as a model for healthcare providers globally. 🔄 Creating a Model for Future Healthcare The transformation at Sheba Hospital serves as a compelling case study for other organizations. Integrating AI across various applications within a single institution can seem daunting, but Sheba’s example illustrates the profound benefits of such an approach. The hospital’s initiative to link disparate AI tools into a unified system underscores a critical shift towards more integrated, intelligent operations. 📈 Reflections on the Impact of AI in Healthcare As institutions worldwide begin to grasp AI’s potential, the push for deeper integration grows. AI's capacity to fundamentally enhance operational strategies is gaining recognition. Sheba's AI journey exemplifies how technological advancements are setting new standards for efficiency and care. 🔍 What’s Next? The implications of Sheba Hospital’s AI advancements extend beyond healthcare. They signal a broader trend towards AI integration in organizations worldwide—a trend that promises to redefine industry standards and operational efficiencies. As we continue to observe these developments, it becomes clear that the future of organizational management and innovation lies in the successful integration of AI technologies. Could the innovation trails blazed by Sheba Hospital inspire a revolution in other industries? https://lnkd.in/dtRXWCAH

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💡 Why do we need so many evaluation tools for LLMs? As engineers, we build 'production-ready' LLM products using these metrics. But what happens next? How do we maintain control and ensure reliability? At Feedback Intelligence, we’ve crafted a cookbook to keep your LLMs reliable and aligned with user expectations. 🍲 📖 Give it a read and let’s chat!

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Researchers from Tel Aviv University recently analyzed the performance of large language models (#LLMs) like GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 by comparing their results with practicing physicians on official medical board exams across five specialties. The findings revealed that GPT-4 outperformed many #physicians in areas such as internal medicine and psychiatry and passed in all specialties tested. I've discussed these developments in previous posts, highlighting how, despite these impressive results, the reality of daily #medical practice involves complexities that exam questions may not fully capture. While these achievements are notable, they represent just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the potential applications of LLMs. For more information about this research>> https://lnkd.in/dbXR-tZm #biotech #ai #medint #healthcare

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OpenAI bids farewell to a founding father! Ilya Sutskever, the longtime chief scientist, is stepping down. What does this mean for the future of the AI research company? See the full story on Tech Crunch: https://lnkd.in/dUn2jVZc #Ticktocktech #OpenAI #IlyaSutskever #Chaos #AI

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With the threats to Jewish students on #campus in the US , and the development of new #ai and #quantum technologies, Israel should be doubling down on our investment in academia to enrich thought and develop the next generation of scientific technologies and talent. My thoughts here in the The Times of Israel https://lnkd.in/dW7F8arx

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🇮🇱 Today, we celebrate an Israeli company that offers hope to millions of people suffering from glaucoma. A leading cause of irreversible blindness, #glaucoma has long been a formidable challenge, but BELKIN Vision's approach offers hope. Founded by Prof. Michael Belkin and led by the Daria Lemann-Blumenthal, the company has developed a treatment that delivers a swift and precise laser beam to the eye's drainage area, enhancing fluid outflow and effectively reducing intraocular pressure – the primary risk factor for glaucoma. With a single button press, their Eagle device delivers 120 automated treatments in just one second, making the procedure as convenient as prescribing eye drops. This remarkable feat addresses a long-standing challenge in glaucoma management – patient compliance with medication regimens. BELKIN Vision's technology is not only user-friendly but also remarkably versatile. By delivering laser beams through the external part of the eye, it can treat both open-angle glaucoma, which accounts for 70% of cases, and angle-closure glaucoma, commonly found in East Asian populations. By making glaucoma treatment accessible to any clinic or hospital, even in remote areas, the company is paving the way for improved access to care and early intervention, key factors in preventing vision loss. This remarkable innovation has garnered global recognition, culminating this month, in the company's acquisition by the Swiss-American ophthalmology giant Alcon. This acquisition validates the groundbreaking nature of the technology and ensures its widespread availability, bringing hope to millions around the world. The story of BELKIN Vision is a testament to the power of Israeli innovation and its ability to tackle global challenges head-on. Through cutting-edge science, unwavering determination, and a commitment to improving lives, this company represents the best of what Israeli technology has to offer.

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This is quite a piece on accusations of unethical pay-to-play within the #cyber #VC ecosystem. -Guaranteed first-year sales for portfolio companies -Formal loyalty program for CISOs -Points awarded within the program for CISO commitment level to portfolio companies (meetings, PoCs, product purchases) -Share of GP fees for CISOs in the loyalty program https://lnkd.in/gDta7Gp7

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AI in the Fight Against Cancer: Predicting and Targeting Malignant Cells! A promising new study from Israeli researchers utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to predict the future behavior of cancer cells. This research, published in Nature Communications, focuses on glioblastoma, a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer. Scientists trained an AI model to analyze large datasets of cancer cell behavior. The model learned to identify subtle patterns that predict how these cells will migrate and grow. The implications are significant. By anticipating a tumor's next move, doctors could develop more targeted treatment strategies. Therapies that attack cancer cells before they spread further, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes. However, the article also mentions the importance of further validation through clinical trials. This research represents a powerful example of AI revolutionizing healthcare. The ability to predict and target cancer cell behavior offers a glimmer of hope in the fight against this devastating disease. Here’s a link to the article where I got this from: https://lnkd.in/eb4q37D6 #AI #CancerResearch #MachineLearning #TheFutureOfMedicine

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🤯🔍 Did you know your name might be shaping your face? A groundbreaking study from Reichman University suggests that over time, adults' faces evolve to match their names due to social expectations. Yes, you read that right—our names might be influencing how we look! This isn’t just a quirky fact; it highlights a profound example of a self-fulfilling prophecy. Adults were able to match names to faces with high accuracy, a capability not found with children’s faces. Imagine, your name could be subtly molding your facial features without you even knowing it! Isn't that a bit mind-bending? How do you think your name has shaped you? 🌟 #Neuroscience

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We are thrilled to announce that Andreessen Horowitz is investing in Wiz - the global cloud security platform revolutionizing the way companies secure everything they build and run in the cloud. Wiz is already one of the fastest growing companies we’ve ever seen, but we believe the best is yet to come.   The opportunity to build the next iconic security company is here. Wiz sits at the interaction of two massive tailwinds: more workloads and data shifting to the cloud and generative AI taking over the enterprise. With both shifts, the sheer magnitude of digital threats has exploded and threat vectors have become increasingly sophisticated. No one is better positioned than Wiz to build a true platform at this intersection (and their customers agree!).  It's only fitting we announce this during RSA, years after Zane Lackey and I first grabbed coffee with Assaf Rappaport and Ami Luttwak. Zane, David George, Justin Kahl and I couldn’t be more excited to finally partner with the incredible Wiz team!  Read more about why we think the next phase of growth is even more exciting than the last 👇 https://lnkd.in/gzh9t5u6

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What’s it like to be part of a community of women driving the world forward? Absolutely amazing. And I’m not kidding. SHESHE - Meta’s Women Mentorship Program in Israel is all that and more. This past year has only proven it further. So, what is SHESHE? It's an exclusive mentorship program for senior women in Israel, bringing together leading managers and top industry women to mentor and nurture the next generation. But that's just the dry facts. What it really is? It’s the backbone for all these incredible women. It’s a massive pool of knowledge, professionalism, wisdom, and sensitivity. It's a vibrant community full of goodness, love, ambition, and incredible connections. A community of women from all roles and sectors, with clear goals for both mentors and mentees - to keep growing, driving change, leading, evolving, and creating a better, more equitable reality in every aspect. It’s Sisterhood on another level. Cohort 7 of SHESHE just opened for registration yesterday. And If all this speaks to you, and you feel it aligns with your essence and vision, now’s the time to get started and apply for the most amazing program out there. Link to apply >>> https://lnkd.in/dJmavYaq Naama Lahav, Yael Meirow, Adi Soffer Teeni, Anat Elhanani.

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In the US, there is no universal healthcare to automatically provide everyone with access to medical treatment, leaving individuals to find their own often costly private coverage. Now, an Israeli startup is seeking to simplify the process of acquiring and managing coverage, using a proprietary AI-driven platform. Healthee’s platform analyzes individual health plans and converts the maze of data into operative insights, providing personalized experiences, cost transparency and efficient solutions. “Zoe, our AI, goes to your personal health plan that was pre-uploaded to the platform by the employer,” Healthee VP Marketing Omer Maman tells NoCamels. “Then our system turns the medical plan from hundreds of pages of unstructured data into a structured form, where the AI can give you direct answers in a one-on-one conversation.” #healthcare #healthcaresystem #aisolutions #medicaltreatments #healthplan #israelitech #israelinnovation https://lnkd.in/dT-w4gcE

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The linkage of heart disease to developing cancer is both an extraordinary discovery and yet wholly unsurprising at the same time. Organisms are self-contained ecosystems, and what we know about ecosystems is that rarely does damage to one sector fail to impact others. This applies to organizations, friendship circles, economies, physical environments, and yes, human bodies as well. Maintaining and improving the health of any body - from human and animal to corporate, structural, natural, and even planetary - requires developing a greater understanding of the interplay and effects of the differing components that need to function in combination and in unison with each other. Self-monitoring the healthy and productive symbiosis of all elements within a body or organization is absolutely essential. Kudos to the research teams at Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer for this landmark research. #ecosystem #health #heartdisease #cancer #Israelitech #medicalresearch #business #symbiosis #organizationalmanagement #management #healthmanagement #israel #standwithisrael

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Why do DefTech StartUps struggle? This article in The Times of Israel isn’t just an interesting look into the #DefTech world in Israel, it also asks the exact right question! Why do startups struggle to make a difference in defence? 💡 Systemic resistance against startups, painfully slow procurement systems and an often diametrically opposed mindset are a problem - not just in Israel 🌍 But the conflict in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine are in the process of changing this! So what is the problem? I think the article is exactly right. Defence and dual-use innovation is a marathon and not a sprint 🏃‍➡️ Startups need to be able to lean on partners who will support them for the long haul and who believe that their product will make a real difference on the ground. The VC world is changing. Not just in Israel and the US. Also in Germany and Europe. If you think you’re up for the challenge to change the defence and dual-use world, reach out to us at Project A 🤝 📲 https://lnkd.in/e5wV4ZXT

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This is the most circulated article yesterday, and rightfully so... The first straight shot by SSI Lab from Ilya Sutskever, Daniel Gross, and Daniel Levy Safety and reliability are essentially the biggest bottleneck for widespread adoption of AI… and we see so many bright startups working on trust and reliability products to solve this It will touch every company to come Question is - how will the budding trust and reliability startups work with SSI? Link Ventures #venturecapital #artificialintelligence #generativeai

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