How AI Is Expanding Across Healthcare and Scientific Research

Nvidia-Backed Aidoc Raises $150 Million

Aidoc secured major funding to expand its AI-powered medical diagnostic platform used across thousands of hospitals globally.

Links:

• https://siliconangle.com/2026/04/29/nvidias-nventures-backs-150m-round-medical-ai-startup-aidoc/

Ambient AI Medical Scribes May Be Increasing Costs

New reporting suggests AI-powered ambient medical scribes may unintentionally increase healthcare costs through expanded documentation and higher billing complexity.

Links:

• https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-healthcare-costs-rising

OpenAI Launches GPT Rosalind for Scientific Research

OpenAI introduced GPT Rosalind to support biochemistry, drug discovery, and life sciences research workflows.

Links:

• https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/openai-launches-ai-model-gpt-rosalind-life-sciences-research-2026-04-16/

Perplexity Launches Perplexity Health

Perplexity introduced Perplexity Health, a platform connecting AI search and reasoning with personal health data and planning workflows.

Links:

• https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-perplexity-health

AWS Introduces Amazon Bio Discovery

AWS launched Amazon Bio Discovery, providing researchers access to biological foundation models designed for drug discovery and scientific experimentation.

Links:

• https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/industries/introducing-amazon-bio-discovery/

• https://www.genengnews.com/topics/artificial-intelligence/aws-launches-amazon-bio-discovery-agentic-ai-to-accelerate-drug-development/