Leaked Training Shows How Doctors in New York’s Biggest Hospital System Are Using AI
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Leaked Training Shows How Doctors in New York’s Biggest Hospital System Are Using AI

At Northwell Health, executives are encouraging clinicians and all 85,000 employees to use a tool called AI Hub, according to a presentation obtained by 404 Media.
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