Beyond predicting diabetes using machine learning, the field of healthcare, in general, is ripe for disruption by AI. According to a study by Accenture, the market for AI in healthcare is set for explosive growth, with an estimated compound annual growth rate of 40% by 2021. This significant growth is driven by a proliferation of AI and tech companies in healthcare.
Apple's chief executive officer, Tim Cook, believes that Apple can make significant contributions in healthcare. Apple's vision for disrupting healthcare can be exemplified by its developments in wearable technology. In 2018, Apple announced a new generation of smartwatches with active monitoring of cardiovascular health. Apple's smartwatches can now conduct electrocardiography in real time, and even warn you when your heart rate becomes abnormal, which is an early sign of cardiovascular...
