AI can be used for evil just as well as for good. While AI is a massive boon to humanity, we’ve also read about 'AI taking over humanity' or 'AI replacing human resources' horror stories. AI usually makes it to the headlines as the bad guy. We want to look at the bright side and have hence compiled this collection of best AI “good news” stories of people creating solutions to problems, finding creative ways to make a difference, and reasons to feel hopeful — from the year 2022!
AI helps save 6,000+ at-risk heart patients
The AI-equipped STEMI programme of the Maharashtra health department that screens and treats heart diseases has saved 6,144 people. The state health officials noted a rise in cardiovascular diseases in the state that affects men between 30 and 40 years and women aged 40-60. The people saved were the ones in need of immediate medical intervention. The STEMI programme has set up 145 centres in hospitals across 12 districts, where patients are screened for symptoms such as chest pain, shivering, and shortness of breath.
Woman who passed away at 87 addressed her funeral
Marina Smith MBE, a Holocaust campaigner from Nottingham, England, passed away in June 2022 but appeared as a hologram, seeming to 'come alive'. The deceased 87-year-old was able to talk to her loved ones at her funeral with an AI-powered 'holographic' video tool. Talk about taking secrets to the grave? Mrs Smith shared her secrets and hardships with her family in her posthumous appearance.
Meta's new AI-powered speech translation system for unwritten languages
Even though 7000+ languages globally are primarily oral (without a standard or widely used writing system), AI translation has been mainly focused on written languages. Thus, it was only possible to build machine translation tools using standard techniques requiring large amounts of written text to train an AI model. Addressing the issue, Meta built the first AI-powered translation system for a primarily oral language – Hokkien – widely spoken in the Chinese diaspora. Meta's technology allows Hokkien speakers to converse with English speakers as the language lacks a standard written form.
An AI-powered robot named CEO of a firm
Right out of a science fiction movie—NetDragon Websoft, a Chinese metaverse company, has chosen a robot named 'Ms Tang Yu' as its CEO. The firm is among the leading innovators in the online gaming and mobile industries. Tang Yu, the first executive robot in human history, was designated as the virtual CEO for the company's principal subsidiary, Fujian NetDragon Websoft.
Experts claim AI can help end the global TB crisis
With several companies worldwide leveraging technology to detect diseases successfully, experts now claim that AI advancements can help end the TB crisis globally. In an article, 'Discover how AI is being used to detect tuberculosis', several field experts discussed how AI could assist in diagnosing TB, outsmarting the current challenges. TB remains a threat to public health globally, being the second most deadly disease after COVID-19.
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