Google announced Wednesday that its cloud wing has received a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop artificial intelligence solutions for cancer screening at Department of Defense (DOD) facilities. The Hill reports: The project is aimed at helping analyze data collected when making diagnostic and treatment decisions to help lower the misdiagnosis rate. Google Cloud is planning to provide DIU with a prototype of an augmented reality microscope that provides doctors with real-time info while working. The technology will first be available at a few Defense Health Agency and Veteran’s Affairs facilities.
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