How are the cybersecurity environment and events today shaping the way technology is developed?

Cybersecurity has moved from being an after-thought in the design process to being an essential part. As an example, medical devices now need to address security as part of the design process and need to consider whether the system will collect, store or transmit patient data and if the device will be integrated into a hospital or clinic IT system. Medical devices must secure data and ensure that they do not provide a backdoor into any integrated system.

How can AI help me get a better night’s sleep?

Smartwatches and smart bands are great at sleep monitoring. There are also devices for monitoring snoring, breathing, etc. Learning from those parameters can support diagnosis, but also can help in developing technologies for interacting with the patient and improve their wellbeing during their sleep.

Can AI replace my doctor?

In general, AI has been used to replace repetitive tasks, not cognitive ones. AI, machine learning (ML) and associated technology are leveraged to support the decision-making of doctors. All of the researchers in this area are working to be strong allies of doctors, not to provide tools to replace them.

How will AI, AR and VR address mental health challenges?

Virtual reality can be used to provide safe and private spaces for individuals to meet for group therapy, or it can be used to support the treatment of anxieties, phobias or stress disorders, for example, by providing opportunities for controlled exposure therapy.

Gregory Welch IEEE Senior Member, IEEE Computer Society

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