Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.

A short 16 minute audiobook about various interesting breakthroughs regarding AI.

I'm not sure what to think of this book it is advertised as Children's Nonfiction, but the cover is not very appealing to children.
And it seemed a bit to difficult for younger children, so I guess it is aimed 10-15 year olds.
But then I would have expected a little more depth in the book.

Medical Artificial Intelligence Breakthroughs by Heather E. Schwartz is an audio essay that functions mostly as a litany of AI developments related to medicine. I think it is designed for a younger audience, which is fine, but then the title is a bit misleading.

Generally, I think what Schwartz highlights is interesting and useful to general readers who a young novices to AI. However, there is little depth. Nor does Schwarts examine critical contextual factors for AI in medicine, the hurdles to AI implementation in healthcare. Moreover, to the extent the books aims to be practically useful, it should have looked what the highest yield places in the sector are. Where does medicine actually need AI? And why?

It is fairly easy to go find a list of AI "breakthroughs" online. They are all over the place. Thus, it would have been more fruitful for this book to analyze these tech innovations more comprehensively and to think about practical challenges, such as implementation at scale and the regulatory environment. For the most part, AI advances have yet to really change the shape of medicine in any way. Even AI's effects on drug development and peripheral big data sectors are nascent. This short piece appears to be blind to these enormous issues so it hard to believe anything really mentioned is a particularly important breakthrough.

This is a short, informative and interesting book.
It is not something we would add in print form to our library however.

Interesting very brief introductions to the ongoing development of the use of artificial intelligence in medicine. Several innovations beginning in 1964 are introduced, bringing the science up to the present day. I would have liked more in-depth information but at only a little over 15 minutes, just a sample had to do.

This was a quick listen at 18 minutes the book does a good job of introducing AI and how it is already being used in medicine and its utilization and uses.
I love how the author spoke of how AI is modeled on the human touch, and that AI will not replace the human doctors and nurses, but rather help take medicine and treatments to the next level, with less risk.
The book also outlines the future which sounds promising, especially for the more serious illnesses which currently to do not have assured treatments, and early detection is helpful, which the AI can help do.
My take away is that AI can help the doctors and scientists better treat sickness and manage health.
The narrator is good, she was clear and easy to understand.

Showing the positive applications of AI is important to show to youngsters. We don't need to use it for art and creative endeavours, but utilising this technology for pattern finding etc can be so incredibly helpful in catching illnesses early and saving lives. An interesting little listen. The voice herself is human, but sounds a little AI like which wasn't the most enjoyable to listen to. Similar to the Vaccines Breakthoughs book, I think this is better physically when possible, but for those kids that prefer/need to utilise audio formats this is a great version.

An compelling introduction into the novel and exciting intersection where AI meets medicine. From prosthetics, to psychotherapy, to cancer screening, to surgery: the books offers examples that showcase the positive role AI have and continues to play in healthcare. The subject was presented clearly in beginner-friendly vocabulary; the narrator's voice and pace were both easy to follow. All in all, an exhilarating concept coupled with neat execution. I recommend this to young readers who are interested in machines, medicine, or both.

This is a very short, informative audio describing the possibilities of using artificial intelligence to solve problems. I love the approach, where you see a problem and then see how it can be solved. The solutions are so clever, and it really gave me hope that we can solve so many problems.
Even though it was short, this presentation also explored how people might be resistant to using AI, and there was a discussion where it turned out that didn't turn out to be a problem at all. I recommend this for anyone who is feeling down about the current state of medicine or anyone who wants to see how much can be done when thinking outside the box. The narrator was excellent.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me listen to this