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ethnic bias

Why brain scans need better diversity data to work for everyone

March 30, 2026

Brain scans like MRIs help doctors spot brain changes linked to diseases. But these scans may not work the same for everyone. Studies show brain measurements can differ widely across ethnic groups and income levels. Yet most brain research is done on a small slice of the population, mainly white and

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Hidden Biases in Health Tech: Big Language Models and Their Impact

March 16, 2025

Large language models (LLMs) are powerful tools used in healthcare. They help with tasks like diagnosing diseases and suggesting treatments. However, there's a big problem. These models can have hidden biases. This means they might not work as well for people of different races and ethnicities. This