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FDA Calls for Monitoring of AI as Tech Uses Widen in Healthcare
artificial intelligence // October 22, 2024

Hospitals are adopting AI assistants for patient care and Microsoft is rolling out medical imaging models, while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calls for vigilant monitoring of these rapidly evolving tools. The push toward AI integration promises to ease healthcare worker burnout and...

FDA OKs Software That Turns AirPods Pro Into a Hearing Aid
Healthcare // September 17, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has  approved the Hearing Aid Feature (HAF), an over-the-counter (OTC) software that turns Apple AirPods Pro into a hearing aid for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. The HAF is the first FDA-authorized over-the-counter hearing aid software....

AI Regulation: Global Picture Balances Innovation and Insight
artificial intelligence // June 12, 2024

The global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is undergoing significant shifts as regulators grapple with the technology’s rapid advancements. While the U.S. and Europe are considering tightening AI regulations, Argentina President Javier Milei is positioning his country as a potential haven for tech investments. Meanwhile, the...

Less US Cannabis Restrictions Could Ease Sector’s Fragmented Payments System
Regulation // August 30, 2023

In a significant development for the cannabis industry, U.S. health officials have recommended easing restrictions on cannabis and reclassifying it as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act. The move could open the door to more cohesive payments systems in the sector. Currently,...

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Less US Cannabis Restrictions Could Ease Sector’s Fragmented Payments System

August 30, 2023
In a significant development for the cannabis industry, U.S. health officials have recommended easing restrictions on cannabis and reclassifying it as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act. The move could open the door to more cohesive payments systems in the sector. Currently, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I substance, which implies […]

New FDA Rule Could Trigger Blockchain’s Adoption in Food Tracking

February 01, 2022
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response Frank Yiannas said the in-progress rule changes at the agency are likely to bring blockchain-based food tracking into...