Midjourney Launches Medical Ultrasound Scanner, Sparking Debate on Readiness and AI Role
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Midjourney, the bootstrapped AI lab known for its image generation platform, has launched a second product: a medical ultrasound CT scanner called the "Scanner" (part of "Midjourney Medical"). Despite the AI branding, founder David Holz noted there is no AI currently in the device. The scanner aims to make organ scanning as simple as stepping on a scale, with heavy AI assistance planned for downstream applications. The announcement has generated significant discussion on Hacker News, with many questioning the device's readiness and practical utility. The article covers the launch event, community reactions, and the broader implications for Midjourney's expansion beyond AI image generation.
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latent.spaceMidjourney Launches Medical Ultrasound Scanner, Sparking Debate on Readiness and AI Rolelatent.spaceKey quotes
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No, as David Holz was quick to point out, there's not even any AI immediately present in the Scanner or Spa.
But yes, ultrasound CT imaging obviously needs heavy AI assistance, and unlocks massive new applications downstream
And no, as Hacker News is quick to point out, there are a lot of unsolved questions as to how ready or useful this scanner really is.
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