Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has nearly doubled from 2023 to 2024, according to an American Medical Association (AMA) survey, with 66% of physicians using it in some way. While physicians are especially using AI for automating documentation, reducing administrative tasks and improving patient care, a number of barriers to broader adoption were identified. These include a need for increased regulatory oversight, better data privacy assurances and comprehensive training and education. Despite this, sentiment toward AI use among physicians is generally positive.
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Weekly Intelligence Report – 14 Feb 2025
Cyfirma researchers discovered new ransomware variants called Core and BadIIS, targeting a range of industries globally. Core ransomware encrypts data, changes desktop wallpapers, and generates