Google Cloud Awarded Defense Contract For Cancer Research

Google announced Wednesday that its cloud wing has received a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop artificial intelligence solutions for cancer screening at Department of Defense (DOD) facilities. The Hill reports: The project is aimed at helping analyze data collected when making diagnostic and treatment decisions to help lower the misdiagnosis rate. Google Cloud is planning to provide DIU with a prototype of an augmented reality microscope that provides doctors with real-time info while working. The technology will first be available at a few Defense Health Agency and Veteran's Affairs facilities.

I'll pass on the cure for cancer.

[h33t l4x0r]

Wake me when there's a cure for Google.

Google Cancer-Lens

[nospam007]

"artificial intelligence solutions for cancer screening at Department of Defense (DOD) facilities"

DOD? Is this for people that glow in the dark?

Two major concerns I have with this...

[TuballoyThunder]

• Will Google cancel the project when they get bored or lose interest?
• Will Google mine the data to target advertising?

Somehow I feel the answer to both questions is "Yes."

Temporary Cancer

[flyingfsck]

I thought that somehow Google will help the DoD invent a new chemical weapon that causes cancer.

Re: Temporary Cancer

[SeeKay]

Sounds like a âoeCancer Research Projectâ cover story that wonâ(TM)t upset the Google employees..