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STPI and IIT BHU convene AI healthcare and assistive-technology forum
A forum by STPI and IIT (BHU) discussed using AI for screening, diagnosis, remote monitoring, and surgical planning, stressing real-world validation.

A forum convened by the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi brought together participants from government, academia, healthcare and startups to examine artificial intelligence applications in screening, diagnosis, remote monitoring and surgical planning.
The agenda focused on linking research, accessible design and public support with evidence drawn from real clinical use. Discussions addressed how AI-driven tools can assist in clinical decision-making and extend care delivery beyond traditional settings.
Organizers structured the event to bridge laboratory advances with practical deployment, emphasizing that assistive technologies must be validated through actual patient and provider experience to inform policy and adoption.