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FDA Releases Two Discussion Papers on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Drug Development and Manufacturing
Source: MedTech Intelligence “Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Development of Drug and Biological Products” and “Artificial Intelligence in Drug Manufacturing” were developed to support the use of AI/ML.
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Facebook privacy breach sees parent company Meta fined a record $1.3B
Source: 9TO5 Mac A Facebook privacy breach has seen parent company Meta fined $1.3B – the largest amount ever imposed for breaking Europe’s tough GDPR privacy laws, according to WSJ sources.
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Apple, Goldman Sachs, and Samsung among growing list of companies banning employees from using ChatGPT at work
Source: Fortune More employers are citing privacy concerns.
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FTC signals tougher rules for health companies' use of data
Source: Axios The Federal Trade Commission proposed changes Thursday to federal health privacy rules in a crackdown on health apps.
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A Penny for Your Thoughts? Moving Research Payment Transparency from Idiom to Policy
Source: National Academy of Medicine Payment for participation in research—especially clinical research—is a common practice, but researchers often find themselves working in a “black hole” regarding payment.
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Failed cancer therapy revived as powerful tumor killer when combined with newer drugs
Source: Science Decades after faltering, angiogenesis inhibitors show new promise when paired with powerful immunotherapies
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Long-sought universal flu vaccine: mRNA-based candidate enters clinical trial
Source: Ars Technica The phase I trial will test safety and efficacy in a small number of people.
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Dirty-bomb antidote: Drug trial begins in US
Source: BBC Volunteers will test a pill designed to remove radioactive contamination from the body.
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Scientists release a new human “pangenome” reference
Source: National Institutes of Health More complete and sophisticated collection of genome sequences captures significantly more human diversity.
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Benchtop DNA printers are coming soon—and biosecurity experts are worried
Source: Science Report calls for better safeguards to prevent bioterrorists from weaponizing new technology.
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