This week in healthcare AI news, AI-powered tools are changing how doctors work and patients get care. In Europe, new projects funded by the EU aim to train health workers in digital skills and improve care for moms and babies using AI. Meanwhile, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shared rules for AI medical devices, asking companies to explain how they update their tools over time.

Hospitals are using AI to spot strokes faster. Medtronic, a medical tech company, partnered with an AI firm to create systems that analyze brain scans quickly, helping doctors treat patients sooner. In mental health, AI chatbots are being tested to give real-time advice to people feeling anxious or sad, though experts warn these tools need careful checking.

A study in New York found that AI models sometimes suggest different treatments based on a patient’s income or race, even when symptoms are the same. Researchers say this shows the need for better testing to prevent unfair care.

In Japan, the company GE HealthCare bought a radiopharmaceutical firm to boost AI-driven cancer treatments. The U.S. government also wants to replace lab animals with AI for drug testing, which could speed up research.

Lastly, a big health law conference discussed how to handle AI risks, like privacy issues and biased decisions. Lawyers and tech experts agreed that clear rules are needed to keep patients safe.