# The Conversation * **Definition:** The Conversation is a nonprofit news organization that publishes articles written by academics and researchers, providing informed commentary and analysis on current events and issues, aimed at making academic knowledge accessible to the public. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / US National / The Conversation ## News * Selected news from the source **The Conversation**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.4K news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/15/2025 | [**A trial is testing ways to enforce Australia's under-16s social media ban. But the tech is flawed**](https://theconversation.com/a-trial-is-testing-ways-to-enforce-australias-under-16s-social-media-ban-but-the-tech-is-flawed-256332) | [[Privacy Concerns]] | | 5/14/2025 | [**South African companies aren't innovating enough: why support during tough economic ...**](https://theconversation.com/south-african-companies-arent-innovating-enough-why-support-during-tough-economic-times-matters-253881) | [[Innovation]] | | 5/11/2025 | [**New recommendations for regulating neurotechnology in Canada include protecting ...**](https://theconversation.com/new-recommendations-for-regulating-neurotechnology-in-canada-include-protecting-indigenous-rights-256197) | [[AI and Machine Learning]]; [[Health]]; [[AI in Biotechnology]] | | 4/25/2025 | [**AI policies in Africa: lessons from Ghana and Rwanda - The Conversation**](https://theconversation.com/ai-policies-in-africa-lessons-from-ghana-and-rwanda-253642) | [[Ethical Concerns in AI]]; [[Responsible AI]]; [[Regulatory Frameworks]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**Developments in AI need to be properly regulated as the world scrambles for advantage**](https://theconversation.com/developments-in-ai-need-to-be-properly-regulated-as-the-world-scrambles-for-advantage-248404) | [[Health]]; [[Influence]]; [[AI and IoT Integration]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**A golden era for personalized medicine is approaching, but are we ready?**](https://theconversation.com/a-golden-era-for-personalized-medicine-is-approaching-but-are-we-ready-250336) | [[Cardiovascular Disease]]; [[Medical Research]]; [[Artificial Intelligence]] | | 4/22/2025 | [**Australian women are wary of AI being used in breast cancer screening - new research**](https://theconversation.com/australian-women-are-wary-of-ai-being-used-in-breast-cancer-screening-new-research-253340) | [[Cancer Screening]]; [[Health]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**Africa's healthcare funding crisis: 3 strategies to manage deadly diseases**](https://theconversation.com/africas-healthcare-funding-crisis-3-strategies-to-manage-deadly-diseases-253644) | [[Preventive Medicine]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Infectious Disease]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**Medicare Advantage is covering more and more Americans some because they don't get ...**](https://theconversation.com/medicare-advantage-is-covering-more-and-more-americans-some-because-they-dont-get-to-choose-251796) | [[Medicare]]; [[Medicare Advantage]]; [[Health]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**Susan Monarez, Trump's nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and ...**](https://theconversation.com/susan-monarez-trumps-nominee-for-cdc-director-faces-an-unprecedented-and-tumultuous-era-at-the-agency-250356) | [[Health]]; [[Population Health]]; [[Public Health]] | | 3/27/2025 | [**Why it's a critical time for Canada to renew its commitment to global health co-operation**](https://theconversation.com/why-its-a-critical-time-for-canada-to-renew-its-commitment-to-global-health-co-operation-251894) | [[Sustainability]]; [[Infectious Disease]]; [[Biomedical Research]] | | 3/17/2025 | [**Software is increasingly being built by AI - so it's vital to know if it can be trusted**](https://theconversation.com/software-is-increasingly-being-built-by-ai-so-its-vital-to-know-if-it-can-be-trusted-251728) | [[Agentic Systems]] | | 3/14/2025 | [**Waiting lists, crumbling buildings, staff burnout: five years on, COVID is still hurting the ...**](https://theconversation.com/waiting-lists-crumbling-buildings-staff-burnout-five-years-on-covid-is-still-hurting-the-financial-health-of-the-nhs-251637) | [[AI-Driven Automation]]; [[AI-Powered Diagnostic Tools]]; [[Healthcare Artificial Intelligence]] | | 2/26/2025 | [**DeepSeek is now a global force. But it's just one player in China's booming AI industry**](https://theconversation.com/deepseek-is-now-a-global-force-but-its-just-one-player-in-chinas-booming-ai-industry-250494) | [[Regulatory Uncertainties]]; [[AI in Medical Education]]; [[OpenAI]] | | 2/23/2025 | [**Sustainability ideals are often crushed by corporate demands. Here's how businesses can let them flourish**](https://theconversation.com/sustainability-ideals-are-often-crushed-by-corporate-demands-heres-how-businesses-can-let-them-flourish-249556) | [[Sustainability]] | | 2/18/2025 | [**Australian women will soon be eligible for a menopause health check. Here's what to expect**](https://theconversation.com/australian-women-will-soon-be-eligible-for-a-menopause-health-check-heres-what-to-expect-249499) | [[Medical Research]]; [[Health]]; [[Training]] | | 2/13/2025 | [**Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world's biggest AI companies**](https://theconversation.com/is-ai-making-us-stupider-maybe-according-to-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-ai-companies-249586) | [[Critical Thinking]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**'Digital doppelgangers' are helping scientists tackle everyday problems - and showing what ...**](https://theconversation.com/digital-doppelgangers-are-helping-scientists-tackle-everyday-problems-and-showing-what-makes-us-human-247574) | [[Health]]; [[Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics]]; [[Healthcare APIs]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Deepseek: China's gamechanging AI system has big implications for UK tech development**](https://theconversation.com/deepseek-chinas-gamechanging-ai-system-has-big-implications-for-uk-tech-development-248387) | [[AI-Powered Tools]]; [[Regulatory Uncertainties]]; [[Regulatory Changes]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America's health**](https://theconversation.com/health-and-human-services-secretary-influences-every-aspect-of-americas-health-245983) | [[Rural Healthcare Access]]; [[Influence]]; [[FDA Approvals]] | | 1/15/2025 | [**'AI agents' promise to arrange your finances, do your taxes, book your holidays - and put us all at risk**](https://theconversation.com/ai-agents-promise-to-arrange-your-finances-do-your-taxes-book-your-holidays-and-put-us-all-at-risk-247021) | [[Data Privacy Issues]]; [[Generative AI in Clinical Trials]]; [[AI in Diagnostics]] | | 1/7/2025 | [**Businesses can't escape the AI revolution - so here's how to build a culture of safe and ...**](https://theconversation.com/businesses-cant-escape-the-ai-revolution-so-heres-how-to-build-a-culture-of-safe-and-responsible-use-246024) | [[Advisory]]; [[AI and Predictive Analytics]]; [[Ethical Concerns with AI]] | | 1/5/2025 | [**How gig platforms like Fiverr are reshaping the video game development industry**](https://theconversation.com/how-gig-platforms-like-fiverr-are-reshaping-the-video-game-development-industry-246128) | [[Founding Healthcare CTO]] | | 1/3/2025 | [**Will AI revolutionize drug development? Researchers explain why it depends on how it's used**](https://theconversation.com/will-ai-revolutionize-drug-development-researchers-explain-why-it-depends-on-how-its-used-245520) | [[Pharma]]; [[Drug Development]]; [[Clinical Trials]] | | 1/3/2025 | [**Tech law in 2025: a look ahead at AI, privacy and social media regulation under the new ...**](https://theconversation.com/tech-law-in-2025-a-look-ahead-at-ai-privacy-and-social-media-regulation-under-the-new-trump-administration-245425) | [[Data Security and Privacy]]; [[Clinical AI]]; [[Regulatory Restrictions]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **Semiconductors**: The critical role of semiconductors in modern life, vulnerabilities in the global supply chain revealed by COVID-19, and U.S. dependence on foreign manufacturers. - **COVID-19 Pandemic**: Impact on global health preparedness, advancements in vaccine technology, and the need for improved healthcare systems. - **Artificial Intelligence**: Rapid development driven by investments, risks associated with AI advancements, and the need for responsible practices. - **Healthcare Access**: Challenges faced by disabled individuals and LGBTQIA+ communities in accessing healthcare services. - **Nursing Shortage**: Projected nursing shortages in Pennsylvania and implications for patient care. - **Global Health Strategies**: Canada's response to global health challenges and the need for renewed commitment to vaccine equity. - **Wearable Technology**: Advancements in wearable foot technology for health monitoring and injury prevention. - **Child Exploitation**: The evolution of child sexual exploitation into a global industry and the financial mechanisms supporting it. - **Maternal Health Challenges**: Migrant mothers in New Zealand face significant challenges in accessing healthcare, leading to poorer maternal and perinatal outcomes. - **AI Education**: There is an urgent need for courses that teach AI literacy and resilience to misinformation, covering ethical implications and practical applications of AI technologies. - **Rural Healthcare Issues**: Rural America is experiencing hospital closures and healthcare access challenges, exacerbated by funding cuts and the need for permanent telehealth solutions. - **Multimorbidity in Africa**: Multimorbidity increases the risk of early death and complicates primary care, particularly in African countries facing both non-communicable and infectious diseases. - **Medicaid Funding Cuts**: Proposed Medicaid spending cuts by Republicans raise concerns about healthcare access for low-income individuals and families. - **NHS Reorganization**: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plans to abolish NHS England aim to reduce bureaucracy but raise concerns about management disruptions and patient care. - **Digital Supply Chain Disruptions**: Digital supply chain disruptions pose significant risks for businesses, highlighting the need for strategic partnerships to build resilience. - **Agricultural Digital Solutions**: African producers are increasingly using digital solutions for farming information, market access, and financial services, raising concerns about data protection. - **Aged Care Staffing Crisis**: Australia faces a staffing crisis in aged care, with increasing demand for workers and challenges in retention and service quality. - **Exercise and Mental Health**: A study suggests that 'weekend warriors' can achieve similar health benefits as regular exercisers, emphasizing the importance of physical activity. - **Green Talent Shortage**: A global shortage of green talent is hindering the transition to renewable energy, particularly in South Africa, highlighting the need for skills development. - **AI Development Ethics**: The rise of AI agents raises ethical concerns regarding privacy, decision-making, and the need for diverse perspectives in AI development. ### Organizations Mentioned - **Cardiff Metropolitan University**: Research organization mentioned in relation to wearable technology. - **Universidad de Navarra**: Affiliated with The Conversation ES and mentioned in the context of health research. - **Medical Research Future Fund**: Australian fund aimed at supporting medical research. - **MyMedicare**: Voluntary patient registration scheme in Australia to improve healthcare access. - **U.S. Government**: Initiated investments in domestic semiconductor production through the CHIPS and Science Act. - **World Health Organization (WHO)**: Declared COVID-19 a pandemic and has been involved in global health strategies. - **Royal Society of Canada**: Produced a report on adapting Canada's global health strategy. - **COVAX**: Initiative for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. - **Inhope**: Organization working to combat child sexual abuse material. - **National Center for Missing & Exploited Children**: Involved in efforts to disrupt financial flows related to child exploitation. - **Health Research Council**: An organization that funds research initiatives, particularly in health-related fields. - **National Institutes of Health (NIH)**: The largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S., providing significant grants for biomedical research. - **Royal Australasian College of Physicians**: A professional organization that emphasizes the need for consultation in healthcare policy changes. - **Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)**: The UK government department responsible for overseeing health and social care services. - **Asia Society Australia**: An organization involved in discussions surrounding advancements in AI and technology. - **Commonwealth Department of Health**: An Australian government department that funds health workforce optimization research. - **National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)**: An Australian organization that funds health research initiatives. - **African Union**: A continental union consisting of all 55 African countries, focusing on promoting unity and cooperation among member states. - **Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)**: A U.S. government department responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.