AI is making its way into some very different areas right now, from cancer treatment to political campaigns and even app development. On the medical front, doctors are using AI to make radiation treatment more precise for breast cancer patients. A clinical trial at the University of Chicago took a personalized approach, using AI to help tailor care for a patient with Stage 2B triple-positive breast cancer. She received a novel antibody drug conjugate that shrank her tumor and helped her avoid harsh chemotherapy.
Meanwhile, U.K. politicians are leaning on AI-generated focus groups to test how voters might react to their policies. Startups like Electric Twin and Artificial Societies build AI personas from real survey data, with Synthetic Respondents charging $16 per project. Britain's AI minister, Kanishka Narayan, is an early adopter, though critics warn this approach could detach politicians from real-world feedback.
In the political content space, a CSIS report found that AI-generated content accounted for 25% of all online content during the 2022 U.S. midterm elections. The report, funded by OpenAI and Microsoft, said most of that use was limited to social media and largely harmless. A separate Pew Research Center study found only 20% of Americans believed AI would significantly impact those elections.
On the corporate side, Meta updated its business terms to remove language about freely training AI on news sites, but legal experts say the changes don't fully address scraping concerns. A Cornell Law School professor pointed out that key language about scraping remains. Meta says content owners can use robots.txt to control access. Separately, developer Brandon Thomas used Claude Opus 5.5 to build open-source clones of Adobe apps like Photoshop and Illustrator, written in Rust with WebAssembly. The project, called PhotoCraft, is far from finished with 579 open issues and 22 of 25 performance budgets missed.
AI is also shaking up hiring and healthcare trust. A campaign called Reject the Rejections highlights concerns about AI recruitment tools, with a survey of 2,000 UK workers finding 75% didn't know they could challenge an automated rejection. A Yale and Edelman study published in Health Affairs found that growing AI use in healthcare is weakening patient trust due to a lack of transparency and communication. Researchers recommend clinicians share clear information and involve patients in decisions to rebuild that trust.
Key Takeaways
- AI is improving radiation precision for breast cancer patients and personalizing treatment, with a UChicago clinical trial helping a Stage 2B patient avoid harsh chemotherapy
- U.K. politicians are using AI-generated focus groups from startups like Electric Twin and Synthetic Respondents, which charges $16 per project
- AI-generated content made up 25% of online content during the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, according to a CSIS report funded by OpenAI and Microsoft
- Meta updated its business terms regarding AI training on news sites, but legal experts say scraping concerns remain
- Developer Brandon Thomas used Claude Opus 5.5 to build open-source Adobe clones called PhotoCraft, though the project has 579 open issues and missed 22 of 25 performance budgets
- 75% of UK workers don't know they can challenge automated job rejections, according to a survey of 2,000 workers
- A Yale and Edelman study found AI in healthcare is eroding patient trust due to lack of transparency
- CRN highlighted 28 award-winning AI products that solve real business problems across security, operations, and decision-making
- An MIT Technology Review session at EmTech Future explored building scalable AI systems with responsible implementation in regulated environments
- The Security Bite podcast, sponsored by Mosyle which serves over 45,000 organizations, explores who AI agents really work for
AI improves radiation precision for breast cancer patients
Artificial intelligence is helping doctors make radiation treatment more precise for breast cancer patients. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl covers the latest developments. The technology aims to improve outcomes for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
UChicago clinical trial uses AI to personalize breast cancer care
A clinical trial at the University of Chicago is using AI to help personalize breast cancer treatment. Patient Crystal Hendricks-Kretzer was diagnosed with Stage 2B triple-positive breast cancer after delaying a mammogram. Her oncologist Dr. Frederick Howard explains the goal is to right-size treatment. She received a novel antibody drug conjugate that shrank her tumor and helped her avoid the red devil chemotherapy.
Security Bite podcast explores who AI agents work for
The Security Bite podcast asks the question of who your AI agent is really working for. The episode is sponsored by Mosyle, a company that helps organizations manage and secure Apple devices. Mosyle offers tools for hardening, compliance, EDR, zero trust and privilege management trusted by over 45,000 organizations.
UK politicians test messages using AI-generated focus groups
U.K. politicians are using AI-generated focus groups to test how voters might react to their policies. Startups Electric Twin and Artificial Societies along with firms GWI, Toluna and Synthetic Respondents build AI personas from real survey data. Synthetic Respondents charges $16 per project. Kanishka Narayan, Britain's AI minister, is an early adopter. Critics warn this could detach politicians from reality.
AI's impact on the 2022 U.S. midterm elections
A CSIS report found that AI-generated content made up 25% of all online content during the 2022 midterm elections. The report says most AI use was limited to social media and was largely harmless. A Pew Research Center study found only 20% of Americans believed AI would significantly impact the 2022 midterms. The report was funded by OpenAI and Microsoft.
28 Innovative Products Leveraging AI for Customer Needs
CRN highlights 28 award-winning products from the Tech Innovators winners that use AI to solve real business problems. These products strengthen security, automate operations, and improve decision-making. Some use generative AI for workflows while others provide infrastructure for secure AI deployment. The collection shows a wide range of AI innovation available through the channel.
Meta's AI Training Terms Still Concern Legal Experts
Meta updated its business terms to remove language about freely training AI on news sites. However, legal experts say the changes do not fully address concerns about scraping content. A Cornell Law School professor noted that key language about scraping remains. Meta says content owners can use robots.txt to control access and that the update does not give new rights.
Building a Strong Foundation for Scalable AI
An MIT Technology Review session at EmTech Future explored how to build scalable AI systems. Data, engineering, platforms, and governance must work together as one. The discussion focused on responsible AI implementation in regulated environments. It also covered turning agentic systems into lasting value for investors.
AI in Healthcare Is Eroding Patient Trust
A Yale and Edelman study published in Health Affairs found that growing AI use in healthcare is weakening trust between patients and health experts. Researchers say the erosion comes from a lack of transparency and communication. They recommend that clinicians share clear information and involve patients in decisions. Better communication could help rebuild and even strengthen that trust.
AI Recruitment Tools Are Making Job Searches Harder
A campaign called Reject the Rejections highlights concerns about AI tools used in hiring. A survey of 2,000 UK workers found that 75% did not know they could challenge an automated rejection. People Like Us calls for companies to audit AI recruitment systems and publish results. Some job seekers say they received automatic rejections without any human review.
Developer Says AI-Built Adobe Clones Are Not Ready
Brandon Thomas used Claude Opus 5.5 to build open-source clones of Adobe apps like Photoshop and Illustrator. The apps are written in Rust with WebAssembly for browsers. They ship under PhotoCraft. Thomas says the project is not close to ready. The roadmap shows 579 open issues and 22 of 25 performance budgets missed.
Sources
- How artificial intelligence is helping doctors and patients fight breast cancer
- How a UChicago clinical trial using AI aims to personalize breast cancer treatment
- Security Bite Podcast: Who is your AI agent really working for?
- U.K. politicians are testing their messages on AI-generated focus groups
- The AI Impact on U.S. Midterm Elections
- How 28 Innovative Products Are Using AI To Meet Customer Needs
- Meta’s AI could still scrape news sites, legal experts say
- The Foundations of Scalable AI
- Keeping the trust between patients and health experts as AI tech expands
- Is an 'AI war' complicating your job search?
- Developer Behind the AI-Built Adobe Clones Says They Are “Not Anywhere Close to Ready
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