STAT+: AI for breast cancer risk prediction goes DTC, regulatory cloud over Utah sandbox, and AI psychosis

The STAT+ newsletter reports on a startup offering direct-to-consumer breast cancer risk prediction using AI, raising regulatory concerns. The Utah 'sandbox' for testing such technologies is under scrutiny.

The startup, called Breast Cancer Risk Assessment, has launched an app that uses AI to predict a woman's risk of developing breast cancer within the next five years.

However, the move has raised concerns among regulators, who worry that such tests could cause unnecessary anxiety or lead to inappropriate medical interventions.

The Utah Department of Commerce is currently reviewing the app as part of its 'sandbox' program, which allows companies to test innovative products in a regulated environment.