AI Can Ease Path Towards Post-Pandemic Normality - Minutehack

It's undeniable that the coronavirus pandemic has had an irreversible effect on virtually all facets of daily live, but with a clutch of countries now beginning to loosen Covid restrictions, there are hopes that the world may finally be emerging from the turmoil that has enveloped it over the last two years. It now makes sense for the global population to look towards a new semblance of normality – one that will be characterized by remarkable advances in artificial intelligence (AI), data science and other digital technology, which could provide significant assistance in keeping Covid, as well as any other viral diseases that may arise, under control. The merits of AI have already been amply displayed during the pandemic, with regard to its diagnostics, forecasting, drug development and screening capabilities. Moving forward, it's logical that it could provide similar succor in enabling to live with the virus – but without the existential anxiety that has accompanied it thus far. Just over two years since the discovery of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, the virus may finally be in retreat.