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This commentary argues that doomscrolling—unintentionally consuming negative news on smartphones—wastes significant time, citing a UK survey suggesting up to five years of waking life. It suggests using technology like AI reminders to curb the habit, framing the issue as a consequence of design by tech billionaires.
The author tests Microsoft Copilot Health, a service that uses personal medical records to tailor health advice. The commentary argues that while the AI's personalized responses are an improvement over generic advice, it still has limitations and can be confidently wrong, urging caution in relying on such tools for medical decisions.
This commentary argues that consumer sleep trackers are evolving from passive monitoring to AI-driven coaching, which can improve sleep outcomes but risks becoming overly prescriptive. The author contends that the key is ensuring these tools remain supportive rather than directive, and presents their testing methodology for evaluating the best devices.
Health Assurance Transformation Company executives detailed AI tools at Summa Health, including automated calls to prepare patients for surgery and post-discharge care. The innovations, developed eight months after General Catalyst acquired the hospital, will be shared with over two dozen partner health systems.