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nbcboston.com > news > local > somerville-company-uses-ai-to-improve-cities-handling-of-road-repairs > 3929072

Somerville company uses AI to improve cities' handling of road repairs

3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (555+ words) Cyvl is helping cities use artificial intelligence to keep track of conditions on their roads, technology that can be used to prioritize and plan repairs. Cities are constantly balancing tight budgets with growing infrastructure needs. A company based in Somerville,…...

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Could AI solve the shortage of primary care doctors in Massachusetts?

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (475+ words) Could artificial intelligence be the answer to the primary care shortage impacting so many people in the commonwealth? A new AI-powered platform aims to bridge that gap, promising faster and more accessible access to care. "I just felt that relief…...

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nbcboston.com > news > national-international > ai-advice-personal-reasons-linked-depression-anxiety > 3881692

Using AI for advice or other personal reasons linked to depression and anxiety

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (790+ words) People who interact with chatbots for emotional support or other personal reasons are more likely to report symptoms of depression or anxiety, a new study finds. The researchers from Mass General Brigham surveyed 20,847 mostly white men and women in the…...