Amazon and Google Drive AI Healthcare Advances, Intel Unveils Core Series 2 - Life AI Weekly #58
March 11, 2026 -
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Welcome to this week's edition of Life AI Weekly, where we delve into the latest advancements in AI within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. This week, we spotlight several significant developments, including Sectra's acquisition of Oxipit to bolster AI capabilities in diagnostic imaging, and Datasea's global expansion of AI healthcare robots in partnership with Yizhimei Technology Co., Ltd.. These moves highlight the growing trend of integrating AI to enhance medical diagnostics and patient care.
Additionally, Fujitsu and DT-Axis have joined forces to develop AI-powered medical software, while TruDoc has raised $15 million to expand its virtual healthcare services in the GCC region. Meanwhile, Google has opened its first AI Center in Berlin, focusing on healthcare research. These stories underscore the dynamic nature of AI innovation in healthcare, promising to transform how medical services are delivered and managed globally.
Welcome to this week's edition of Life AI Weekly, where we delve into the latest advancements in AI within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. This week, we spotlight several significant developments, including Sectra's acquisition of Oxipit to bolster AI capabilities in diagnostic imaging, and Datasea's global expansion of AI healthcare robots in partnership with Yizhimei Technology Co., Ltd.. These moves highlight the growing trend of integrating AI to enhance medical diagnostics and patient care.
Additionally, Fujitsu and DT-Axis have joined forces to develop AI-powered medical software, while TruDoc has raised $15 million to expand its virtual healthcare services in the GCC region. Meanwhile, Google has opened its first AI Center in Berlin, focusing on healthcare research. These stories underscore the dynamic nature of AI innovation in healthcare, promising to transform how medical services are delivered and managed globally.
Sectra Acquires Oxipit for AI in Diagnostic Imaging
Swedish company Sectra has announced its acquisition of Lithuanian AI firm Oxipit to enhance autonomous AI solutions in radiology. The acquisition focuses on improving diagnostic imaging with Oxipit's technology. Read more
Datasea Expands AI Health Care Robots Globally
Datasea Inc. is advancing its collaboration with Yizhimei Technology Co., Ltd. to commercialize acoustic AI health care robots in China and internationally, targeting markets like South Korea and Singapore. Read more
Fujitsu and DT-Axis Partner on AI Medical Software
Fujitsu Limited and DT-Axis Co., Ltd. have announced a collaboration to develop AI-powered Software as Medical Device (SaMD) to enhance digital health. The partnership focuses on aiding research institutions and medical companies with regulatory and commercialization challenges. Read more
TruDoc Raises $15 Million for AI Healthcare
TruDoc has secured $15 million in pre-Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven virtual healthcare services in the GCC region. Read more
Google Opens AI Center in Berlin
Google has opened its first AI Center in Berlin, part of a €5.5 billion investment, to foster AI collaboration and fund healthcare research projects. Read more
Clarivate Integrates Regulatory Intelligence with Anthropic's Claude AI
Clarivate Plc has announced the integration of its regulatory intelligence with Anthropic's Claude AI. This aims to enhance decision-making in life sciences by embedding regulatory content into AI workflows. Read more
Aiva Health and ServiceNow Partner for Voice-Driven AI in Healthcare
Aiva Health has partnered with ServiceNow to integrate voice-driven AI at the patient bedside, aiming to streamline administrative tasks and enhance healthcare operations. Read more
Eight Sleep Raises $50 Million for AI Health Tech
Eight Sleep has secured $50 million in funding, led by Tether Investments, to enhance its AI-driven health technology and expand globally. The company is also pursuing FDA approval for its sleep apnea detection technology. Read more
Science Corp. Secures $230M for Vision Restoration Tech
Science Corp., co-founded by Max Hodak, has raised $230 million to advance its brain-computer interface product, PRIMA, aimed at restoring vision for macular degeneration patients. Read more
Amazon Launches AI Tools for Healthcare
Amazon.com Inc. has introduced Amazon Connect Health, an AI platform to aid healthcare organizations with tasks like scheduling and documentation, aiming to reduce administrative burdens. Read more
Waystar Partners with Google Cloud for AI Revenue Management
Waystar has announced a partnership with Google Cloud to enhance its AI-driven revenue cycle management solutions, leveraging advanced technology to optimize healthcare financial processes. Read more
Intel Launches Core Series 2 Processors and Edge AI Suite
At Embedded World 2026, Intel introduced its Core Series 2 processors for edge applications and unveiled its Edge AI Suite for Health & Life Sciences, enhancing AI-powered patient monitoring solutions. Read more
MDClone Introduces ADAMS Copilot for Healthcare Data
MDClone has launched ADAMS Copilot, an AI-driven tool to assist healthcare organizations in analyzing complex data securely. The tool is already in use at Sheba Medical Center and will be showcased at HIMSS 2026. Read more
Amazon Expands Health AI to Website and App
Amazon has expanded its healthcare AI assistant, Health AI, to its website and app, allowing users to access health services without needing to be Prime members or One Medical subscribers. Read more
Certilytics Unveils AI Tool for Healthcare Intelligence
Certilytics has launched the Certilytics Health Language Model (CertHLM), an AI interface to enhance data intelligence and decision support in healthcare. Read more
Sage Secures $65 Million for AI in Senior Care
New York-based senior care technology firm Sage has raised $65 million to enhance its AI platform for caregivers in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The funding aims to improve response times and predictive monitoring for residents. Read more
Philips Gains FDA Clearance for AI Cardiac MR Solution
Philips has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its SmartHeart AI-powered cardiac MR planning solution, which automates the planning process in under 30 seconds. This aims to simplify cardiac MR exams and improve patient comfort. Read more
Andor Health Launches AI Solutions for Rural Healthcare
Andor Health has launched AI-driven solutions, ThinkAndor® and PsynergyHealth, to enhance healthcare access and quality in rural areas. These technologies aim to assist healthcare providers in improving patient care and streamlining services. Read more
CVS Health and Google Cloud Launch AI Health Platform
CVS Health and Google Cloud have partnered to develop Health100, an AI-native platform designed to improve healthcare experiences and consumer engagement, with a launch planned for 2026. Read more
Mosaic Clinical Technologies' AI Model Gains FDA Breakthrough Status
Mosaic Clinical Technologies, a subsidiary of Radiology Partners, has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its generative AI model, Cognita Chest X-Ray (CXR). This designation aims to expedite the model's clearance to improve radiology efficiency and diagnostic accuracy. Read more
Haier Biomedical Hosts European Partner Summit in Rome
Haier Biomedical held its European Partner Summit in Rome on March 11, 2026, to discuss its commitment to Europe and unveil a new laboratory solutions portfolio. The event focused on localizing services and products, with an emphasis on automation and intelligent blood management systems. Read more
Siemens Healthineers Unveils AI Platform 'Cerebra'
Siemens Healthineers has launched 'Cerebra', an AI platform aimed at improving healthcare decision-making and facilitating the creation of AI agents for medical use. Read more
Nao Medical Partners with Flexzo Ai for AI Healthcare Solutions
On March 10, 2026, Nao Medical announced a partnership with Flexzo Ai to enhance provider hiring and workforce deployment in its clinics using AI-driven solutions. Read more
Chicago Pacific Founders Invests in Nexben for AI Health Benefits
Chicago Pacific Founders has invested in Nexben to enhance its AI-driven health benefits platform. The investment aims to support platform development and market expansion, with Mark Smith appointed as CEO to lead the initiative. Read more
CMIC and Bluenote Partner for AI in Clinical Development
CMIC Co., Ltd. and Bluenote have formed a strategic partnership to integrate agentic AI into clinical development processes, aiming to enhance the speed and quality of clinical trial operations and regulatory submissions. Read more
Genomenon Partners with Amicus Therapeutics for Fabry Disease AI Diagnosis
Genomenon has partnered with Amicus Therapeutics to enhance the diagnosis and research of Fabry disease using AI. The collaboration focuses on curating and classifying GLA gene variants to improve genetic testing interpretations. Read more
Bota Launches SAION AI Platform for Biomanufacturing
Bota has introduced SAION AI, a Physical AI platform aimed at optimizing biomanufacturing processes. The platform uses large language models and experimental data to enhance research and automate lab operations. Read more
Bliss Secures Funding for Culturally Intelligent AI
Mental health startup Bliss has raised $270,000 to develop AI systems for culturally informed therapy, aiming to improve mental health care access for diaspora communities and international workforces. Read more
BIOCAPTIVA Secures Funding and Launches in US
BIOCAPTIVA, a biotech spin-out from the University of Edinburgh, has raised £1.58 million and launched its msX magnetic bead platform in the US to improve cancer diagnostics through liquid biopsy technology. Read more
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