Google AI and Mayo Clinic, Spectrum Ohio Expansion, New CFO for Gigstreem

June 7, 2023 – Google announced on Wednesday a partnership with non-profit medical center the Mayo Clinic for the use of generative artificial intelligence to process data.

The partnership will allow healthcare professionals to analyze patient data, including medical history, imaging records, genomics, or lab results, more efficiently and with a single query. The AI is able to access information that is stored in diverse formats and locations.

Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can generate new content, such as images, text, or even music, without being explicitly programmed to do so. It uses complex algorithms and patterns learned from large datasets to create original and creative outputs.

Google announced this on the back of releasing its trial AI chatbot, called Bard.

Issues with generative AI models have revolved around the datasets used to train them. While the models reflect inaccuracies, biases or other harmful content, imposing intense regulations on datasets leads to decreased performance.

Spectrum plowing $18M in Ohio broadband expansion

Internet service provider Spectrum said Tuesday it is investing $18 million for the expansion of high-speed internet in Clinton County, Ohio.

The money will go toward connecting over 5,000 homes and small businesses across all 13 townships in the country.

“I am pleased that the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund and Spectrum were able to help with the needed expansion of rural broadband in Southwestern Ohio, helping to connect over 5,000 small businesses and homes,” U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, said in a press release. “Our students, seniors, and businesses rely on the power of fast and affordable internet for education, connection, and growth. This expansion will help grow the capabilities of our communities.”

Spectrum is a group of communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc., whose services include internet, mobile, television and voice services.

Virginia-based Gigstreem announces new CFO

Internet service provider Gigstreem announced Tuesday the appointment of Patrick Albus as its chief financial officer.

Gigstreem’s CEO, Andrew Kusminsky, said in a press release he expects Albus’s strategic planning and operational focus to contribute to the company’s long-term success.

Albus arrives at the job with over two decades of leadership experience and financial expertise, the company said. He joined the company in December 2022, and supported funding efforts and expansion through acquisitions.

Established in 2017, Gigstreem is a provider catering to apartment buildings, residential communities, businesses, and events across the nation.

Gigstreem recently secured $59 million in funding and completed three acquisitions, with more planned, it said.