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Midjourney's medical AI scanner faces skepticism over lack of evidence

AI startup Midjourney, known for its image generation tools, has announced a pivot into medical imaging with a novel ultrasound scanner. The device, which submerges users in water for scans, is claimed by CEO David Holz to potentially rival MRI in power and be as casual as a spa visit. However, medical imaging experts have expressed skepticism, noting a lack of public evidence to support Midjourney's ambitious claims about the technology's capabilities and its potential to significantly reduce deaths and healthcare costs. AI

IMPACT This pivot highlights the potential for AI companies to explore new, high-stakes industries, but also underscores the need for rigorous validation and evidence in sensitive fields like medicine.

RANK_REASON AI company pivoting to a new product category with unproven claims.

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Midjourney's medical AI scanner faces skepticism over lack of evidence

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  1. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Robert Hart ·

    Something’s off with Midjourney’s pivot to body scanners

    Last week, Midjourney, an AI startup best known for its image generator, made an unusual pivot: medical imaging. The company announced a futuristic ultrasound scanner that would dunk users into a vat of water and, hopefully, produce "something as powerful as MRI" yet "as casual a…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Something’s off with Midjourney’s pivot to body scanners Last week, Midjourney, an AI startup best known for its image generator, made an unusual pivot:

    📰 Something’s off with Midjourney’s pivot to body scanners Last week, Midjourney, an AI startup best known for its image generator, made an unusual pivot: medical imaging. The company announced a futuristic ultrasound scanner that would dunk users into a v... 📰 Source: The …

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Something's off with Midjourney's pivot to body scanners https://www.theverge.com/report/954826/midjourney-medical-ai-ultrasound-body-scanner-lacks-evidence # A

    Something's off with Midjourney's pivot to body scanners https://www.theverge.com/report/954826/midjourney-medical-ai-ultrasound-body-scanner-lacks-evidence # AI # Tech # HealthTech