Published in The Lancet Digital Health, the MASAI trial demonstrates that AI-supported mammography increased cancer detection rates by 29% relative to standard methods while decreasing reading workload by 44% in a randomized study of over 105,000 participants.

Following the release of GPT-5 and strategic hires from Doximity and Instagram, OpenAI is reportedly developing consumer-facing health tools. The initiatives include a potential personal health assistant and data aggregation service designed to serve ChatGPT’s 800 million weekly active users, moving the company beyond infrastructure into direct patient utility.

XRP Healthcare M&A Holding Inc. has introduced a Vitals Dashboard to its XRPH AI mobile application, enabling manual tracking of health metrics for users across Africa and North America. This update supports the company's hybrid strategy of combining digital triage tools with its physical pharmacy network in Uganda and proposed TSX Venture Exchange listing.

Meta has introduced new parental controls for teen interactions with AI chatbots on Instagram and Facebook, following research showing that 13% of youths use AI tools for mental-health or emotional support. The update adds options to disable private AI chats, block specific AI characters and review topic summaries, as regulators and experts call for stronger safeguards.

New studies and expert reviews highlight how AI-enhanced closed-loop brain implants may transform psychiatry. By monitoring neural signals and adjusting stimulation automatically, these devices have achieved up to 50% symptom reductions in depression and PTSD trials, signalling a shift toward precision mental health care.

Researchers have reported that an AI-assisted retinal implant has enabled patients with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration to regain enough central vision to read letters and words. In a clinical trial across multiple European hospitals, 84% of participants demonstrated improved functional reading ability using the PRIMA implant system. The findings highlight progress in restoring practical vision for a condition that currently lacks treatments capable of reversing sight loss.

MyCoralApp has moved beyond its origins as a wellness app to introduce CoralPhone, a mobile device designed for Web3-based lifestyles. The project combines AI-supported habit tracking with decentralised technologies to promote user data control and reward-based engagement. This development reflects ongoing efforts to integrate personal health management with emerging blockchain ecosystems.

A nationwide survey by Pure Telecom finds that nearly one in ten Irish adults have formed romantic relationships with AI chatbots, reflecting a shift toward virtual companionship in Ireland. The research also shows rising use of AI for emotional support, health guidance, and daily decision-making as digital reliance deepens.

A Stanford-CMU study of Character.AI users suggests that relying on AI companions for emotional or romantic support correlates with lower life satisfaction and greater loneliness. Survey and chat log analysis show that while most users seek entertainment or curiosity, many form deep bonds with chatbots, raising concerns about potential social disconnection and the need for safeguards.

CareDx presented validation data for AlloSure Plus, an AI-driven diagnostic tool for kidney transplant rejection risk, at the 2025 World Transplant Congress. By integrating donor-derived cell-free DNA from AlloSure Kidney with clinical data, the tool improves detection and monitoring compared to biopsy alone. Early results indicate its potential to support personalized transplant care and long-term graft outcomes.

Google announced two new AI initiatives designed to improve mental health care and research worldwide. The first is a field guide created with partners to help organizations integrate AI into task-sharing models for wider access to care. The second is a multi-year collaboration with the Wellcome Trust, funding independent research on innovative treatments and more precise diagnostic tools.

At CES 2025, Withings revealed Omnia, a conceptual AI-powered smart mirror designed to integrate daily health monitoring into routine use. The device combines body scans, heart and metabolic insights, and connected data from other Withings products. While not intended for immediate release, Omnia demonstrates the company’s vision for unified, AI-driven personal health management.

A U.S. man’s emotional proposal to an AI chatbot he built using ChatGPT has drawn public attention, illustrating the emerging trend of users developing romantic attachments to AI companions. Experts weigh in on the implications for mental health, relationships, and future norms as AI becomes more integrated into personal life.

Queensland Health has launched Australia’s largest deployment of StrokeViewer, an AI-powered tool for stroke imaging, across 36 hospitals. The initiative supports faster diagnosis and timely care, particularly for patients in regional and rural communities.

The World Health Organization's member states have passed a resolution at the 78th World Health Assembly to address inequalities in medical imaging access. It emphasizes strategies for infrastructure, training, and AI integration to improve diagnostics amid rising non-communicable diseases. Key aspects include disparities in low- and middle-income countries, AI's role in enhancing workflows, and potential impacts on healthcare equity.

Mental health experts are highlighting concerns over "chatbot psychosis," where prolonged interactions with AI therapy bots may contribute to paranoia and delusions. This report examines recent cases, the evolution of AI in mental health support, advantages and drawbacks, expert insights, and proposed safeguards for safer designs.

An AI-powered mobile skin cancer clinic is improving access to early detection in regional Australia. Launched by Skin Check Champions and UniSA, Project Check Mate uses advanced algorithms and nurse-led imaging to identify suspicious lesions in underserved communities, helping address one of the country’s most pressing health challenges.

L'Oréal has announced a new collaboration with Nvidia to enhance its AI capabilities in beauty technology. Unveiled at VivaTech 2025, the partnership focuses on the CreAItech platform for generative marketing content and the Noli marketplace for AI-powered product recommendations.

A new survey by Joi AI suggests strong Gen Z interest in AI companionship, but independent research shows most young adults remain hesitant. This report compares the latest data, explores psychological and ethical risks, and highlights emerging legal challenges as AI relationships enter public debate.

Earkick, a San Francisco-based startup, leverages AI and real-time biomarker analysis to provide personalized mental health support via a mobile app. This report reviews its technology, reported benefits, privacy safeguards, and ongoing challenges in clinical validation and ethical standards.