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Business Insider
01-07-2025
- Health
- Business Insider
Microsoft says its new health AI beat doctors in accurate diagnoses by a mile
Microsoft said its medical AI system diagnosed cases more accurately than human doctors by a wide margin. In a blog post published on Monday, the tech giant said its AI system, the Microsoft AI Diagnostic Orchestrator, diagnosed cases four times as accurately as a group of experienced physicians in a test. Microsoft's study comes as AI tools rapidly make their way into hospitals and clinics, raising questions about how much of medicine can or should be automated and what role doctors will play as diagnostic AI systems get more capable. The experiment involved 304 case studies sourced from the New England Journal of Medicine. Both the AI and physicians had to solve these cases step by step, just like they would in a real clinic: ordering tests, asking questions, and narrowing down possibilities. The AI system was paired with large language models from tech companies like OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, and Google. When coupled with OpenAI's o3, the AI diagnostic system correctly solved 85.5% of the cases, Microsoft said. By contrast, 21 practicing physicians from the US and UK — each with five to 20 years of experience — averaged 20% accuracy across the completed cases, the companyadded. In the study, the doctors did not have access to resources they might typically tap for diagnostics, including coworkers, books, and AI. The AI system also solved cases "more cost-effectively" than its human counterparts, Microsoft said. "Our findings also suggest that AI reduce unnecessary healthcare costs. US health spending is nearing 20% of US GDP, with up to 25% of that estimated to be wasted," it added. "We're taking a big step towards medical superintelligence," said Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft's AI division, in a post on X. He added that the cases used in the study are "some of the toughest and most diagnostically complex" a physician can face. Suleyman previously led AI efforts at Google. Microsoft did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Will AI replace doctors? Microsoft said in the blog post that AI "represents a complement to doctors and other health professionals." "While this technology is advancing rapidly, their clinical roles are much broader than simply making a diagnosis. They need to navigate ambiguity and build trust with patients and their families in a way that AI isn't set up to do," Microsoft said. "Clinical roles will, we believe, evolve with AI," it added. Tech leaders like Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates have said that AI could help solve the long-standing shortage of doctors. "AI will come in and provide medical IQ, and there won't be a shortage," he said on an episode of the "People by WTF" podcast published in April. But doctors have told BI that AI can't and shouldn't replace clinicians just yet. AI can't replicate physicians' presence, empathy, and nuanced judgment in uncertain or complex conditions, said Dr. Shravan Verma, the CEO of a Singapore-based health tech startup. Chatbots and AI tools can handle the first mile of care, but they must escalate to qualified professionals when needed, he told BI last month.
India.com
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet woman, wife of Indian origin genius who was once paid Rs 8550000000 by Google for..., her name is..., not Sundar Pichai
A $100 million offer — that's what Google reportedly put on the table back in 2011 to keep Neal Mohan, an Indian-American businessman to stop him from joining Twitter, now called as X. The astonishing figure came up during a recent episode of People by WTF, the podcast hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. However, not many people know that YouTube CEO Neal Mohan's wife is a poet. According to the official website of Stanford University, the Institute for Research in the Social Sciences, School of Humanities and Sciences, Hema Sareen Mohan has worked for more than 20 years in the nonprofit and public sectors. For a decade, she worked in the California State Senate and County of Santa Clara. Her key policy areas are education and juvenile justice reform. While in the State Senate, Hema Sareen Mohan worked on the landmark state legislation to change the kindergarten entry age and create a new grade known as transitional kindergarten in California public schools. Hema's nonprofit experience includes seven years at the Vera Institute of Justice, a New York-based nonprofit policy and research organization, where she directed a training program for school-based police officers to use positive behavior support techniques with students and worked on an alternative-to-detention program for immigrants in deportation proceedings. In addition, Hema is a published poet and was most recently a finalist for the San Mateo County Poet Laureate. Speaking of her educational qualifications, Hema studied BA in political science from Hunter College and an MPA from Columbia University. Hema Sareen Mohan is married to Neal Mohan, who served as YouTube's Chief Product Officer from 2018 to 2023 before stepping into the role of CEO, succeeding Susan Wojcicki. A native New Yorker, she lives in the Bay Area with her husband and three children. She serves on the boards of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, The Phillips Brooks School, and the Child & Family Institute. Since 2023, Neal Mohan is the CEO of YouTube.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Meet the Lucknow-born tech whiz whom Google offered over ₹850 crore to stop from joining a rival company
In a riveting episode of People by WTF , hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath , a fascinating story of ambition, loyalty, and tech-world drama unfolded. The guest? None other than YouTube CEO Neal Mohan — the Lucknow-born man who once received a jaw-dropping ₹855 crore stock offer from Google just to keep him from jumping ship to Twitter . The ₹855 Crore Moment That Changed Silicon Valley's Course Back in 2011, as Twitter was rapidly expanding and scouting for dynamic leadership, they had their eyes set on Neal Mohan for the role of Chief Product Officer. Mohan, already a product visionary at Google, seemed like the perfect fit. With Twitter rebranding and pushing into new territories, it was ready to roll out the red carpet. But Google wasn't about to lose one of its brightest minds. In a move that would go down in corporate lore, Google offered Mohan a staggering $100 million (approximately ₹855 crore) in restricted stock units. These were structured to vest over time, essentially tying him to the company's future and ensuring his continued influence on its most crucial products. This unprecedented counteroffer worked — and Neal Mohan stayed. Kamath brought up this now-legendary moment during their conversation: 'I remember reading this thing about Google offering you $100 million not to quit… not today, but 15 years ago, which was a lot of money.' Mohan responded with a smile and silence — which, in the world of high-stakes tech negotiations, was confirmation enough. A Childhood Split Between Lucknow and Silicon Dreams Long before Mohan became a key player in Google's war room, he was just another young boy walking the hallways of St. Francis' College in Lucknow. His family had moved back to India in 1986 from the U.S., where his father was completing a doctoral degree after attending IIT. Adjusting to India was tough for young Mohan, especially with his American accent and shaky Hindi. But it also helped shape the resilient, cross-cultural thinker he would become. You Might Also Like: From housewife to CEO: She wanted to show her daughter that 'we can balance everything' 'Coming here… I sounded funny. I didn't have those immediate things to connect with people,' he recalled during the podcast. But even then, his love for technology remained unwavering. 'I had a little software startup in high school,' Mohan revealed, recalling how he built educational tools for classmates and teachers — an early hint of the product genius he would later become. From Lucknow to Stanford to Leading YouTube After finishing his schooling in Lucknow, Mohan headed back to the U.S. to study electrical engineering at Stanford University . That marked the beginning of his ascent through the tech universe. His career, shaped by deep technical knowledge and a user-first product philosophy, eventually led him to helm YouTube — one of the world's most influential platforms today. What makes his story exceptional is not just the billion-dollar figures or executive titles, but the rare blend of grounded beginnings and global impact. In a world where tech leaders often seem detached from reality, Mohan's reflections on his humble roots and cultural adjustments make his journey all the more compelling. The Legacy of Saying 'No' Mohan's decision to stay at Google might seem like just another business deal, but in hindsight, it was a turning point for both companies. Had he joined Twitter, its product trajectory could have been vastly different. Instead, he went on to help shape some of Google's most powerful tools — and now oversees the future of content as YouTube's CEO. You Might Also Like: How a Bengaluru techie found her manager's side job. She books Uber, her boss shows up as cab driver So yes, Google paid him a fortune not to leave. But perhaps what they truly bought was time — and the continued brilliance of a small-town boy from Lucknow who never stopped dreaming in code.
Economic Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Meet the Lucknow-born tech whiz whom Google offered over ₹850 crore to stop from joining a rival company
From struggling with Hindi in Lucknow to leading YouTube globally — Neal Mohan's story is anything but ordinary. In a podcast with Nikhil Kamath, Mohan revealed how Google once offered him ₹855 crore to stop him from taking a top job at Twitter. A tale of big money, bold decisions, and the boy who never lost his tech spark. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The ₹855 Crore Moment That Changed Silicon Valley's Course A Childhood Split Between Lucknow and Silicon Dreams Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads From Lucknow to Stanford to Leading YouTube The Legacy of Saying 'No' In a riveting episode of People by WTF, hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath , a fascinating story of ambition, loyalty, and tech-world drama unfolded. The guest? None other than YouTube CEO Neal Mohan — the Lucknow-born man who once received a jaw-dropping ₹855 crore stock offer from Google just to keep him from jumping ship to Twitter Back in 2011, as Twitter was rapidly expanding and scouting for dynamic leadership, they had their eyes set on Neal Mohan for the role of Chief Product Officer. Mohan, already a product visionary at Google, seemed like the perfect fit. With Twitter rebranding and pushing into new territories, it was ready to roll out the red carpet. But Google wasn't about to lose one of its brightest a move that would go down in corporate lore, Google offered Mohan a staggering $100 million (approximately ₹855 crore) in restricted stock units. These were structured to vest over time, essentially tying him to the company's future and ensuring his continued influence on its most crucial products. This unprecedented counteroffer worked — and Neal Mohan brought up this now-legendary moment during their conversation: 'I remember reading this thing about Google offering you $100 million not to quit… not today, but 15 years ago, which was a lot of money.' Mohan responded with a smile and silence — which, in the world of high-stakes tech negotiations, was confirmation before Mohan became a key player in Google's war room, he was just another young boy walking the hallways of St. Francis' College in Lucknow. His family had moved back to India in 1986 from the U.S., where his father was completing a doctoral degree after attending IIT. Adjusting to India was tough for young Mohan, especially with his American accent and shaky Hindi. But it also helped shape the resilient, cross-cultural thinker he would become.'Coming here… I sounded funny. I didn't have those immediate things to connect with people,' he recalled during the podcast. But even then, his love for technology remained unwavering. 'I had a little software startup in high school,' Mohan revealed, recalling how he built educational tools for classmates and teachers — an early hint of the product genius he would later finishing his schooling in Lucknow, Mohan headed back to the U.S. to study electrical engineering at Stanford University . That marked the beginning of his ascent through the tech universe. His career, shaped by deep technical knowledge and a user-first product philosophy, eventually led him to helm YouTube — one of the world's most influential platforms makes his story exceptional is not just the billion-dollar figures or executive titles, but the rare blend of grounded beginnings and global impact. In a world where tech leaders often seem detached from reality, Mohan's reflections on his humble roots and cultural adjustments make his journey all the more decision to stay at Google might seem like just another business deal, but in hindsight, it was a turning point for both companies. Had he joined Twitter, its product trajectory could have been vastly different. Instead, he went on to help shape some of Google's most powerful tools — and now oversees the future of content as YouTube's yes, Google paid him a fortune not to leave. But perhaps what they truly bought was time — and the continued brilliance of a small-town boy from Lucknow who never stopped dreaming in code.
NDTV
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"I Sounded Funny": YouTube CEO Neal Mohan Opens Up About His Schooling In Lucknow
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath recently engaged in a conversation with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan on his latest episode of his podcast 'People by WTF'. The two discussed a range of topics, from the impact of social media on politics to tips for cracking the platform's algorithm. Apart from the serious topics, Mr Mohan also reflected on his early years in Lucknow, his childhood in the US and how moving to America shaped his interest. During the podcast, Mr Mohan shared that he was born in India to a father who had studied at IIT. At a young age, he moved to the United States when his father was pursuing a PhD. "So when my parents were grad students was when I was born," Mr Mohan said, adding that he spent most of his childhood in the US. Mr Mohan and his family then moved back to India in 1986. He joined Lucknow's St Francis College, where he spent five years. He then returned to the US to pursue electrical engineering at Stanford University. "I grew up on Transformers and Star Wars and all of that," Mr Mohan said. The YouTube chief revealed that moving back to Lucknow in Seventh grade was challenging for him, given his lack of fluency in Hindi. "When growing up in the US, I loved baseball, I loved, you know, Transformers, etc, etc. And then coming here, where you know, I sounded funny. I didn't have, sort of like, those immediate things to connect with people on," he revealed. Further, Mr Mohan said he was always interested in technology, even as a teenager. "My background is I am a technologist by training. I've been interested in - let's say, passionate about - technology since I was a really young kid," he told Mr Kamath. "I went to high school in Lucknow. I had a little software startup back in the day, building software for other high school kids and teachers, and so I've always had a deep and abiding interest in technology," he shared. Elsewhere in the podcast, Mr Mohan shared the mantra to be successful on YouTube. He emphasised that YouTube rewards creators who genuinely engage with their audience, rather than those who try to game the algorithm. He explained that building a fanbase on the platform required authenticity. "You're not going to build a fan base if you're not authentic. Fans figure that out very, very quickly," he said. Mr Mohan also highlighted that successful creators thrive because they are passionate about their content, not just their products.
