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Welcome to Health-e Law, Sheppard’s podcast exploring the fascinating health tech topics and trends of the day. In this episode, partner and host Michael Orlando welcomes Dr. Newton Howard, founder and CEO of ni2o, to discuss KIWI, the AI-driven brain implant his company is developing. Dr. Howard also shares where he sees this technology taking healthcare in the next decade, and the privacy and ethical considerations surrounding technology with such profound implications for the human mind.
What we discuss in this episode:
How KIWI works and how it uses AI to treat neurological disorders.
Why early detection is key to the way ni2o proposes to treat Alzheimer's disease.
The impact this technology will have on brain health and healthcare in the next decade.
What guardrails should be considered in deploying these technologies.
The privacy risks raised by the use of brain tech.
Whether these types of devices could be used to manipulate thought or memory.
Key considerations for the health industry in the use of brain tech.
