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The tech giant introduced new AI-enabled healthcare updates to Search and Fitbit, including expanded tools to help patients collect and share information.

The pharma giant’s AI factory combines on-premises and cloud GPU infrastructure, leveraging more than 3,500 Blackwell GPUs for AI-driven drug discovery and research.

Hong Kong engineers have developed an AI-powered, metamaterial-based ultrasound lens that can visualise cardiac valve structures closely behind the rib cage.

Because AI technology is moving so quickly and governments are still figuring out how to respond to it, Robert Herjavec of ABC's "Shark Tank" predicts that regulating its use will present a challenge for the next 5 to 10 years.

Ashkan Afkhami of Boston Consulting Group describes the challenges healthcare leaders must address before scaling AI agents, including establishing governance frameworks, defining accountability and ensuring that humans remain in the loop.

During HIMSS26, Guido Giunti, chief data officer at St. James's Hospital Dublin, said hospitals' AI investments will succeed if paired with workforce-focused initiatives.

During the HIMSS26 closing keynote, actor Jeremy Renner reflected on his recovery and the need for better care coordination and communication in healthcare.

Traditional mental health intake often means long waits. Vincci Tang and Dr. Phil Klassen of the Davies Award-winning Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences discuss how AI-assisted triage can guide patients to the appropriate care faster.

Also, Medtech Global has integrated a clinical documentation AI into its popular patient management system in New Zealand.

Day 3 of HIMSS26 featured Dr. Mehmet Oz and other CMS leaders discussing how AI and digital technologies are poised to improve Americans' health as well as actor Jeremy Renner sharing his powerful story of recovery, care and healing.