Baidu Launches Melody Medical Bot

Also known as “Project Doctor”. Think: a chatbot designed by Baidu, the Chinese Google-like, to help gather information about patients before they see a doctor. Because apparently, in China, healthcare is cheap enough that people go in to see a doctor even when they only have a minor cold, which means that people who are in real need may not get the proper attention they deserve. The case for combating overreaction with deep learning. Bottom Line: Baidu is in discussions with healthcare services around the world, including Europe and the US, as it explores new markets.