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Something’s off with Midjourney’s pivot to body scanners
Midjourney just pivoted from AI art to medical imaging. Experts say the evidence doesn't add up.
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Why it matters
A major AI company is shipping into healthcare with an unproven ultrasound technology, betting it can compete with MRI. The move signals how far AI startups will stretch beyond their core competency—and how much skepticism they'll face when they do.
The key facts
5 to knowMidjourney announced futuristic ultrasound scanner using water immersion
CEO David Holz claims system could eventually rival MRI performance
Medical imaging specialists express skepticism about lack of public evidence
Product positioning: marketed as accessible alternative to traditional medical imaging
Company best known for image generation entering regulated medical device space
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The Verge AItheverge.com
Publisher excerpt: A scan of an imaging phantom, segmented to validate how cleanly structures separate under controlled conditions. | Image: Midjourney Medical Last week, Midjourney, an AI startup best known for its image generator, made an unusual pivot: medical imaging. The company announced a futuristic ultrasound…