Sylvia Kang, Co-founder and CEO of Mira, dives into how big data and AI are transforming women's health, particularly in fertility and menopause management. She reveals how monthly hormone data empowers women's insights. Sebastian Valenzuela discusses the effects of social media and AI on news accuracy, while Barry Billingsley highlights chatbots' influence on online searches and the potential biases of AI-generated information. Their discussions spark essential conversations about the intersection of technology and health.
Big data is revolutionizing women's health by providing personalized insights into hormonal changes, particularly regarding menopause symptoms.
The rise of social media and AI poses challenges for accurate information dissemination, highlighting the urgent need for accountability in content control.
Deep dives
The Role of Big Data in Women's Health
Big data is transforming women's health by helping to address historical gaps in research. A femtech company utilizes hormonal data collected from thousands of women to provide insights into symptoms related to menopause, a life stage that often lacks adequate study. The CEO of Mira, which offers a fertility tracking app, highlighted the need for personalized insights into hormonal changes and ovulation, moving beyond outdated methods like ovulation predictor kits. This data-driven approach not only empowers women with better information but also seeks to minimize health inequalities in women's reproductive health.
AI's Impact on Fertility Tracking
AI technology is enhancing fertility tracking by allowing women to monitor their hormonal levels more accurately. Mira provides a home testing device that quantifies hormone concentrations, helping users understand their cycles and identify critical phases for conception. Users can enter their symptoms into an app that leverages AI to analyze data, offering personalized feedback on their hormonal health. This innovative approach helps bridge the knowledge gap in fertility treatments, reducing the reliance on expensive infertility procedures like IVF.
Concerns Over Information Accuracy in the AI Era
The rise of social media and AI has raised significant concerns about the accuracy of information available to the public. A global survey among information experts showed a consensus that reliable access to factual information is crucial but often compromised, especially in regions with less robust media infrastructures. The threats to information quality stem not just from governments but predominately from the owners of social media platforms, which have substantial control over content dissemination. The need for accountability in these platforms has become urgent as they significantly influence how information is accessed and perceived.
Tech Life is looking at big data - and how important it is to healthcare. Specifically, how it can help women's health. A femtech company in the United States is using monthly menstrual and hormone data gathered from thousands of women to gain new insights into the symptoms which lead-up to the menopause - the time in their lives when women's periods stop. We speak to the company's co-founder and CEO.
Also on Tech Life this week:
A global survey weighs up the influence of social media and AI on accurate news and information. And, are chatbots changing the way we search for information online ?
Presenter: Zoe Kleinman
Producers: Imran Rahman-Jones and Tom Quinn
(Photo: A woman checks a health app on her smartphone. Credit: Getty Images)
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