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WWDC AI Expectations + Catching Cancer Early with Emi Gal and Rick Heitzmann | Okay, Computer.

Jun 5, 2024
Emi Gal and Rick Heitzmann discuss utilizing AI for early cancer detection, including revolutionizing MRI scans for improved outcomes and accessibility. They delve into partnerships with venture capital for innovation and the importance of biohacking for optimal health. The podcast explores the impact of AI in healthcare and the drive to increase adoption for early cancer detection.
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  • Using AI to optimize MRI scanning processes for early cancer detection at affordable costs.
  • Challenges of late cancer detection emphasize the importance of early screening in critical areas.

Deep dives

Emmy's Journey to Creating Ezra

Emmy, the CEO, CTO, and founder of Ezra, shared his journey into becoming a tech entrepreneur. Originally from Romania, with a background in applied mathematics and computer science, Emmy started a software company and later sold it to a big ad tech group in New York. His personal experiences, including a high risk for cancer and a family history of the disease, inspired him to create Ezra. The idea for Ezra came to Emmy while on his honeymoon, forming the concept of providing fast, affordable, and accurate full-body MRIs for early cancer detection.

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