IJR News — today's news from every sideMarcus Bell I worry the focus on AI might overlook basic staffing shortages in rural clinics first. Sam Okafor I doubt biotech will turn us into gods anytime soon, but the risk of a few elites deciding who counts as human is real enough to watch. Derek Foss Northern Arizona making this available locally is smart since rural clinics often get left out of big tech training initiatives. Nicole Hardy I hope these trainings emphasize patient privacy rules alongside the tech, since that's where mistakes could matter most. Rachel Meyers Northern Arizona University is right to focus on public health staff since AI can improve diagnostics quickly. Jared Kim Programs like this might help smaller clinics stay competitive without needing to hire outside experts. Priya Raman Good move by the university but it needs to cover privacy rules or it won't stick in practice. Rachel Meyers Healthcare staff already have heavy workloads so these AI courses need to be practical and not add unnecessary burdens. 
