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Google succeeded in running an artificial intelligence (AI) model on a satellite, receiving a response generated from outside Earth. This test marks an experimental advancement of Project Suncatcher, a corporate initiative focused on exploring the feasibility of transporting AI data centers into Earth orbit.

In a statement released on the company's blog, Google detailed that it began using Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) installed on the space equipment. During the tests, the Gemma 4 model was run directly on the satellite and received an instruction to compose a haiku about the experience of being in space.

The AI generated poems addressing Earth viewed from space, data flow, and the brilliance of the stars. Furthermore, other experiments were conducted, such as creating limericks with space themes and responding to telemetry-related commands.

Additionally, Google is working to improve communication between devices operating in orbit. After the initial testing phases, the company plans to achieve a new goal in 2027: deploying two interconnected satellites.

The purpose of this goal is to validate whether the systems are capable of performing tasks consistently and exchanging data in the space environment. Such a demonstration would be crucial in determining the practicality of establishing an orbital computing infrastructure.

Currently, the test conducted with Gemma 4 only confirms that an AI model can process commands aboard a satellite and produce responses. The realization of space data centers still requires the completion of several technical stages and the execution of more experiments.

Dr. Anshuman Kaushal, known as 'The Angry Doc' on social media, a specialist in robotic gastroenterology, bariatric surgery, and obesity, spoke at the Health Wealth Summit. His criticism is directed not at patients, but at those who exploit people's fears for profit under the guise of treatment.

During the 'Doctor vs Internet Education' session on the first day of the summit, Dr. Kaushal openly discussed the problem of medical misinformation spread in the digital age and the dark side of social media. He shared personal experiences that led to him earning the nickname 'The Angry Doc'.

He recounted a case where a patient with progressive breast cancer, whom he had recommended getting checked three months prior, instead sought alternative treatment, leading to the deterioration of her condition. This incident deeply shook him. People who observed his reaction began calling him 'The Angry Doc'.

Memories from his internship at a state hospital also led him to conclude that he often advised patients to consume inexpensive and nutritious foods, such as chickpeas (chana), sattu, and eggs, instead of expensive products to ensure sufficient protein with minimal cost. He emphasized that his anger is directed at those who sell fear and build their business upon it.

'Primary consultations now happen on Instagram and Google'

Dr. Kaushal believes that doctors today cannot ignore social media because patients research all information online before visiting a specialist. Citing a study, he noted that about 72 percent of people use Google or Instagram to search for health information. If a person discovers a lump in their chest, they immediately start searching online, after which algorithms begin showing them relevant videos. If this information contains false claims and sows panic, it can steer the patient's medical decisions in the wrong direction.

He strongly stated that in the current climate, what is most needed is 'evidence-based information without a hidden agenda.' Doctors must provide proper education without being motivated by commercial interests or the desire to sell their own product.

Patient and doctor are a partnership, not a 'commander-follower'

Dr. Kaushal is categorically against prohibiting patients from reading about their illnesses on the internet; he welcomes access to information. In his opinion, the problem is not a lack of data, but a lack of reliability and responsible individuals. He urges patients to openly share what they have read and what fears they have. This improves the dialogue between the doctor and the patient, allowing treatment to be determined considering financial constraints or family status.

The modern Gen-Z generation demands complete transparency, evidence base, and accountability. The era has changed: it is no longer a time when a doctor simply gives orders and the patient silently obeys, but an era of 'partnership.'

Can ChatGPT or AI fix your health?

Discussing artificial intelligence (AI), he noted that it will inevitably become part of healthcare, but this depends on how it is used. AI can help systematize a patient's medical history, summarize reports, and clearly present information to the doctor, saving consultation time. However, it is absolutely wrong to ask AI what your diagnosis is or what medicine to take. For example, if you enter a common headache into an AI chatbot, it might output a list of many terrible and serious diseases, whereas the true cause might be very minor.

'The power of decision-making belongs exclusively to doctors.' Clinical context, responsibility, and trust can only be provided by a human (a doctor).

Doctors should not have a 'hidden agenda' on social media

Dr. Kaushal, who writes scripts for his own videos, explains that his grandmother was a theatrical artist and poet, so he inherited an understanding of the power of words and storytelling mastery. His videos combine emotion, satire, and medical information, but he never resorts to misleading statements just to attract attention. He is convinced that physical and mental health are inseparable. A patient comes to a doctor not only with an illness but also with the burden of responsibility for their family and anxiety, which the doctor must understand.

He appealed to society to develop scientific thinking instead of blindly trusting every viral health claim and to always verify the truthfulness of these assertions.

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model, developed by researchers and tested on different patient groups, could potentially help doctors determine a person's biological age from a facial photograph and assess the survival probability in cancer patients.

According to the study results, patients categorized into the highest-risk group by the AI had a mortality rate more than three times higher than the risk group with the lowest risk.