AI, AR and the healthcare revolution - Weekly Mash-Up 204

Healthcare In The Open Economy
The Telegraph

Healthcare is about to undergo a major revolution, driven by technologies like AI and AR. Artificial intelligence is immensely powerful in healthcare - its ability to track patterns in data can help doctors predict, prevent or treat diseases. Additionally, augmented reality could be used to support surgeons by superimposing 3D and CAT scans onto patients. Read more

Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Empower Field Service And Enhance Customer Experience
Forbes

Artificial intelligence could be the catalyst to a new era of customer service solutions. Its ability to recognise images could create a method for gaining quicker access to relevant customer records. It could also be used to generate the most efficient delegation of work assignments for staff to better serve customers. Read more

Virtual And Augmented Reality Technology Now One Step Closer To The Battlefield
PR Newswire

Windowless combat vehicles could be the answer to keeping men and women safer in warzones. This week industrial software company Honeywell successfully tested an augmented and virtual reality headset which allows operators of windowless vehicles to see what is happening around them. This showcases another way that VR and AR are aiding human capability. Read more

15 Things To Keep In Mind When Designing Your Marketing Plan For The Holidays
Forbes

The upcoming holiday season is an opportunity for marketers to create campaigns that appeal to consumers’ seasonal spirit. Forbes discusses 15 things to keep in mind when creating a marketing strategy for the holiday season, including using new technologies like AR to “create something truly engaging”. Read more