Be careful what you wish for. A loose-knit community of con artists known as Yahoo Boys has begun using real-time face-swap technology to woo victims with romance scams. Using a variety of tools and techniques, the scammers use AI-powered apps to make themselves look like entirely different people on video calls. Just remember: If someone you've never met IRL is asking you for money, just say no. Elsewhere in the world of harmful deepfakes, two major websites used for creating fake nude images of people are now blocked in the United Kingdom.

After months of delays, the US House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend a controversial warrantless wiretap program for two years. Known as Section 702, the program authorizes the US government to collect the communications of foreigners overseas. But this collection also includes reams of communications from US citizens, which are stored for years and can later be warrantlessly accessed by the FBI, which has heavily abused the program. An amendment that would require investigators to obtain such a warrant failed to pass. A group of US lawmakers on Sunday unveiled a proposal that they hope will become the country's first nationwide privacy law.

AI is a crucial tool for healthcare providers today, from revenue cycle management to operational efficiencies and more. Don't miss this VB On-Demand event for a look at the ways AI is transforming how clinics deliver patient care. AI is transforming how clinics deliver healthcare, at every point of the the healthcare revenue cycle, with the sheer amount of valuable data that healthcare clinics produce, plus the maturity and capabilities of AI products in the market now. Not only is it delivering an increase in efficiency in the back office, it is helping healthcare providers serve the patient better. "Everybody expects good healthcare, but when it comes to revenue cycle management and the billing process, that's particularly where patient surveys fall down," says Tina Eller, VP of revenue cycle management (RCM) tech-enabled transformation, Change Healthcare.

Many have hailed the potential of artificial intelligence to transform healthcare. Michael Howell, Google's chief clinical officer and deputy chief health officer, says, "It's hard to imagine a technology that is more hyped than AI." Even so, Stephen Parodi, executive vice president of The Permanente Federation, says, "Widespread AI use in healthcare is still in its infancy." Still, many are projecting significant growth in the prevalence of AI in medicine in the near future. During a one-hour forum hosted by The Permanente Federation Monday, healthcare leaders, all physicians, assessed the possibilities of AI, the keys to success, and expectations on its future uses.

Cardinal Health has invested $8 million in CHII, which plans to acquire local talent and function as a global hub for digital skills and delivery. The firm currently has around 400 employees and plans to expand to over 600 by the end of this year. CHII will also support enterprise-level digital transformation initiatives across Cardinal Health. With its core focus on technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation and analytics, CHII has been instrumental in helping Cardinal Health develop robust healthcare systems in terms of delivery, outcomes and reduced costs. Business Insider India caught up with Nagaraj Bhat, VP & MD, CHII, to talk about digital transformation in the healthcare sector, how the industry can address the digital talent gap and the potential of AI in healthcare.

Computer vision can be used for video, image and text moderation, significantly reducing the burden on human beings and more quickly and efficiently identifying the most egregious content. Computer vision can help ensure accuracy, as it doesn't get tired eyes or general fatigue, which means it's less likely to make mistakes and more likely to find the critical parts of an image -- such as a flaw in a product on the production line -- with precision and speed. Machines don't get bored and are programmed for long hours with non-stop performance.

Some say that artificial intelligence (AI) will radically change healthcare in the future. But that prediction overlooks an important detail: AI is already significantly changing healthcare. IBM (NYSE:IBM) Watson Health general manager Deborah DiSanzo spoke at the annual J. P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday. She provided an update on the progress that IBM Watson, the AI system famous for beating Jeopardy! DiSanzo highlighted four areas where AI is making a big difference today.

The Internet of Things is expanding fast, and the amount of data generated by connected devices is growing exponentially every day. While it might be impossible to comprehend just how much data is being created by the world's smartphones, sensors, and other electronics, if your work involves artificial intelligence, it's not hard to spot the opportunities on the horizon. The growing prevalence of edge devices -- essentially any device that has a direct connection to the internet -- along with the relatively recent emergence of 5G networks has created new use cases for AI that could transform entire industries. Healthcare organizations, in particular, stand to benefit from this trend convergence in a variety of exciting ways. Before exploring some of the ways these technologies could impact healthcare, let's talk about why recent advances are so compelling to AI developers.

Physician turnover in the United States, due to burnout and related factors, was conservatively estimated to cost the US healthcare system some $4.6 billion annually, according to a 2019 Annals of Internal Medicine study. The results reflect a familiar dynamic, where too many doctors are crushed in paperwork, which takes time away from being with patients. Just five months after this study was publicized, Harvard Business Review published "How AI in the Exam Room Could Reduce Physician Burnout," examining multiple artificial intelligence initiatives that may streamline providers' administrative tasks, thus reducing burnout. Still, barriers to trust in AI solutions remain, highlighted by 2020 KPMG International survey findings that note only 35% of leaders have a high degree of trust in data analytics powered by AI within their own organizations. This lack of confidence even in their own AI-driven solutions underscores the significant trust gap that exists between decision-makers and technology in the current digital era.

Ruth Porat, Alphabet Inc. chief financial officer, who survived two bouts with breast cancer, says artificial intelligence can fundamentally change healthcare. She appears on the latest episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." The interview was recorded on Aug. 31. (Source: Bloomberg)