AI ethics on Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Precision healthcare is increasingly oriented toward the development of therapeutic strategies that are as individualized as the patients receiving them. Central to this paradigm shift is artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled multi-modal data integration, which consolidates heterogeneous data streams-including genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, imaging, environmental, and electronic health record (EHR) data into a unified analytical framework. This integrative approach enhances early disease det

This study examines how SMEs adopt AI using a qualitative design informed by Socio-Technical Systems Theory. The findings indicate that AI adoption is shaped by the interaction of technical constraints, organizational routines, and external pressures such as client expectations and policy uncertainty. Leadership engagement, data infrastructure, and workforce dynamics play a central role in influencing implementation progress. The study provides practical guidance for supporting more context-sens

Abstract Mental health disorders are becoming a major global health concern and pose a significant burden on global healthcare systems. Nearly one billion people suffer from mental disorders, accounting for 13% of the global disease burden and $1 trillion in annual productivity loss. Depression is the leading cause of disability and suicide is the second leading cause of death among young individuals. Economic uncertainty, social isolation, climate change, shifting societal norms, political conf