AI Meets Ultrasound: Samsung’s Galactic Healthcare Plot

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In a move that surprised absolutely no one who’s been paying attention to the tech world’s relentless march toward turning everything into a blockchain-infused dystopia, Samsung-yes, the same company that brings you refrigerators that can order your groceries-has teamed up with Galeon, a decentralized healthcare AI protocol. Together, they’re diving headfirst into the murky waters of ultrasound data to train AI models. Because, obviously, what the world needs is smarter ultrasound machines. 🚀

According to Galeon CEO Loïc Brotons, who presumably spends his days dreaming up ways to make healthcare sound cooler than it actually is, this partnership will integrate Samsung’s ultrasound equipment with Galeon’s electronic health record (EHR) platform. And get this-the EHR is already live in 18 interconnected hospitals across France, including Rouen University Hospital and Caen University Hospital. Because nothing says “cutting-edge innovation” like a bunch of French hospitals sharing ultrasound data. 🇫🇷

But wait, there’s more! The whole endeavor claims to improve medical data availability while maintaining a “privacy-first approach.” Translation: Your data won’t be stored onchain (phew!), but the AI algorithm will operate onchain because, apparently, blockchain solves everything these days. Brotons assures us that all data is anonymized before training, so don’t worry-your ultrasound results won’t end up in the hands of rogue AI overlords. Probably.

The collaboration’s pièce de résistance? Each hospital retains control over its data while participating in shared algorithm training. It’s like a potluck for AI models, but instead of casseroles, everyone brings ultrasound data. 🥘

A futuristic ultrasound machine that probably costs more than your car

Decentralized Science Takes on Medicine (Because Why Not?)

Healthcare has become the latest playground for decentralized science, or DeSci for those who enjoy abbreviating things to make them sound cooler. Alex Dobrin, awareness steward at VitaDAO (because every DAO needs a steward), told CryptoMoon that the time and cost of drug development are driving people to take matters into their own hands. Translation: Pharma companies are too slow, so we’re DIY-ing healthcare. 💊

In May, DeSci DAO HydraDAO made headlines by claiming one of its research projects enabled rats with fully transected spines to walk again in just five days. Yes, you read that correctly-rats walking again. Investors, naturally, are salivating at the prospect of funding such miracles. Because if there’s one thing Wall Street loves, it’s a good rat comeback story. 🐀

Investors Jump on the DeSci Bandwagon (Because Blockchain)

DeSci platform Bio Protocol recently secured $6.9 million in funding from investors like Maelstrom Fund and Animoca Brands. This follows an earlier investment from Binance Labs, because cryptocurrency exchanges clearly know everything about healthcare. 🏥

At the heart of many DeSci projects is data, specifically genetic data. Platforms are now scrambling to acquire it, even going as far as trying to snag data from bankrupt DNA testing service 23andMe. Because why let a little thing like bankruptcy stand in the way of scientific progress?

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2025-09-23 13:06