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NASA tests AI medic for astronauts beyond Earth's reach

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

NASA is testing an AI-powered medical assistant for deep-space missions where real-time communication with Earth is impossible. The system, trained on medical data, can diagnose and treat common astronaut ailments autonomously. Initial tests show it can accurately identify conditions like decompression sickness and guide treatment without human input.

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While promising, the AI medic's reliability in unpredictable space environments remains unproven, and its limitations could pose serious risks on long-duration missions.
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