Life saving AI system can work out how MALNOURISHED a person is from a single photo

A life-saving AI system that can identify the signs of malnutrition from a single photo of someone has been developed by a non-profit organisation. This system, called MERON (Method for Extremely Rapid Observation of Nutritional status) is still a prototype, but was 78 per cent accurate on the adults it was tested on. The technology reduces the need for lots of equipment and specialists in the field, making it easier to identify the symptoms of malnutrition, developers claim. By spotting the signs sooner, treatment can also be administered before the condition becomes critical. A non-profit organisation has developed technology which uses AI to identify the signs of malnutrition from a single photo of a person.