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Science Corp Is Placing Its First AI-Linked Sensor Inside a Human Brain

Science Corp, founded by ex-Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak, is preparing its first human brain implant — an AI-linked sensor designed to restore motor function in paralysis patients.

Hector Herrera · Apr 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Healthcare & Wellness

Three More States Bar Insurers from Using AI as the Sole Reason to Deny Coverage

Nebraska, Maryland, and Maine joined four other states in 2026 to prohibit health insurers from using AI as the sole basis for claim denials — as federal preemption looms.

Hector Herrera · Apr 14, 2026 · 4 min read

Healthcare & Wellness

AI Scribes Are Making Doctor Visits More Expensive—and No One Agrees on a Fix

A STAT News investigation found that both insurers and hospitals agree AI documentation scribes are driving up healthcare costs, yet they disagree sharply on solutions as longer notes trigger higher billing codes.

Hector Herrera · Apr 12, 2026 · 4 min read