This week saw major AI advancements in healthcare, with tools improving cancer detection and patient care. Researchers at the University of Cambridge created an AI tool for faster celiac disease diagnosis, matching human accuracy but working quicker. Apple's Health+ assistant and apps like Abridge are helping doctors manage paperwork, reducing burnout.

In the U.S., virtual AI assistants became the top healthcare technology, used for scheduling and patient reminders. California proposed laws to stop AI from replacing doctors, while New York’s ride-share drivers got AI-powered medical care through ScopeAI.

Pediatric care saw progress with AI studies on safer drug dosing for kids, and tools cut acute kidney injury risks from medications. India and China are boosting healthcare AI with government projects, aiming to improve access.

Doctors reported mixed results—while AI helps with tasks, high costs and training hurdles remain. Experts stressed AI should support, not replace, human judgment.