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Although the primary motivation stems from space exploration, the potential benefits extend far beyond. As Dr. John Kalantari, an assistant professor at the Mayo Clinic, points out, AI models—such as those developed through federated learning—hold promise for understanding, diagnosing, and preventing various diseases, including different types of cancer.
His central challenge is rooted in understanding the causes of diseases amid the massive, complex datasets contained in patient records. However, a significant hurdle exists: healthcare data is highly sensitive and protected by privacy regulations like HIPAA, making it notoriously difficult to share across institutions or regions.