Investing in AI Hardware for Maternal and Newborn Health

Explore a compelling podcast episode featuring Indira Negi, a leader at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as she discusses her journey from electrical engineering to revolutionizing maternal and newborn health through AI-powered innovations. Gain insights into Negi's background, her experiences at Intel, and her current role in leveraging technology for early diagnosis and risk reduction during pregnancy and labor. Discover the potential of AI in healthcare, including the development of AI-enabled ultrasounds and chatbots for medical professionals. Delve into topics such as career development, the application of generative AI in maternal health, and the challenges and advantages of implementing AI solutions in healthcare settings. Learn about cutting-edge projects and the future of AI in improving global health outcomes.

- Introduction to Indira Negi
- Indira as a young person growing up in India
- Engineers are born
- Leaving India to study in the US to
- Wearable devices career at Intel
- Transferring to health and life sciences at Intel
- Introduction to AI and health
- Transition into the role at the Gates Foundations
- Career Development - bringing different experiences into your work
- Generative AI in Newborn and Maternal health
- Risks and debunking of using Generative AI
- Type of AI Application - creating a co-pilot for mid-level healthcare workers
- Challenges & Advantages in creating AI chatbots