Technology 2/7: Microsoft launches medical AI system with 85.5% correct diagnosis

Microsoft has just launched a medical AI system with the ability to diagnose four times more accurately than doctors, marking an important step towards "super intelligence in medicine".

Microsoft Reveals Medical AI That Makes Diagnosis 4 Times More Accurate Than Doctors

Microsoft has just announced a new artificial intelligence system called AI Diagnostic Orchestrator, which is claimed to be four times more accurate in diagnosing diseases than experienced doctors. In a test of 304 complex cases selected from the New England Journal of Medicine, the AI ​​achieved an 85.5% correct diagnosis rate when combined with OpenAI's large language model.

Medical staff use AI to support medical research. (Source: Internet)

Meanwhile, a group of 21 doctors from the US and UK, with 5 to 20 years of experience, only achieved an average accuracy of about 20%. The cases were handled according to actual hospital procedures, from asking about the patient's condition, ordering tests, eliminating possibilities and drawing conclusions.

Microsoft also emphasized that AI solves cases at a significantly lower cost, opening up the possibility of cutting a large amount of waste in the health system – which accounts for up to 25% of total health spending in the US according to some estimates. Despite the impressive results, Microsoft asserted that AI only plays a supporting role, not a replacement for doctors.

The company believes that clinical work is not just about diagnosis, but also requires empathy, communication skills and the ability to build trust – something that AI cannot yet do. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman described the trial as “a big step towards superintelligence in medicine”, and asserted that the cases in the study were among the most difficult a doctor could encounter.

Google's electricity consumption doubled in 4 years

The amount of energy consumed by Google's data centers has doubled in just four years, according to the company's latest sustainability report.

In 2024, Google’s data centers will consume 30.8 million megawatt-hours of electricity, accounting for 95.8% of the company’s total electricity consumption, compared to 14.4 million in 2020. Despite improvements in operating efficiency close to ideal (PUE = 1.09), the growth of AI and cloud computing infrastructure will continue to drive electricity demand.

To meet this huge demand while remaining committed to using carbon-free electricity, Google is investing in a range of energy projects including geothermal, nuclear power (both fusion and fission), and renewable energy. However, many of these “clean” energy sources still take a long time to deploy, forcing Google to purchase a series of solar power projects with a total investment of up to 20 billion USD to compensate in the short term.

New step in hydrogen transportation ensures maximum safety

Large-scale transportation of hydrogen faces many technical challenges, especially due to the small molecular nature of hydrogen gas, which makes it prone to leakage, and the strict requirements for tightness and durability of pipelines. In addition, the phenomenon of “hydrogen embrittlement” can occur in traditional steel pipes, posing a risk of cracking and safety loss.

Flexible hydrogen pipeline helps ensure the safety of large-scale green hydrogen supply. (source: Chinadaily)

To solve this problem, Jiangsu Zhengdao Ocean Technology (ZTOC) cooperates with research institutes such as China University of Petroleum to focus on developing a new generation of flexible thermoplastic composite pipes that can withstand high pressure, resist corrosion, and ensure airtightness under harsh conditions.

Products developed by ZTOC have been tested and put into operation in many green hydrogen production industrial parks, renewable energy storage systems, and hydrogen refueling stations at ports. According to Wei Yi, ZTOC's strategic development commissioner, building a dedicated "energy artery" for hydrogen is the key to ensuring the safety of the future clean energy system.

Minh Hoan

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