[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":388},["ShallowReactive",2],{"slug-me-and-my-digital-twin-i-have-a-brand-new-deepfake-avatar":3},{"post":4,"relatedPosts":159,"relatedBooks":296},{"id":5,"date":6,"date_gmt":7,"guid":8,"modified":10,"modified_gmt":11,"slug":12,"status":13,"type":14,"link":15,"title":16,"content":18,"excerpt":21,"author":23,"featured_media":24,"comment_status":25,"ping_status":25,"sticky":26,"template":27,"format":28,"meta":29,"categories":30,"tags":33,"project_category":38,"contact_email_category":40,"yst_prominent_words":41,"class_list":56,"better_featured_image":70,"acf":94,"yoast_meta":104,"_links":106},50833,"2023-05-16T10:00:00","2023-05-16T08:00:00",{"rendered":9},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=50833&_wpnonce=be62a7c230&status=auto-draft&type=post","2023-07-20T14:18:08","2023-07-20T12:18:08","me-and-my-digital-twin-i-have-a-brand-new-deepfake-avatar","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fme-and-my-digital-twin-i-have-a-brand-new-deepfake-avatar",{"rendered":17},"Me And My Digital Twin: I Have A Brand New Deepfake Avatar",{"rendered":19,"protected":20},"\n\u003Cp>I’ve previously written about the impending era of deep fake medical videos and how to spot if you’re talking to a deep fake\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fhow-to-spot-if-your-remote-care-physician-is-an-a-i\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"> physician\u003C\u002Fa> (or a digital avatar) instead of a flash-and-bone one. As we discussed back then, synthetic healthcare workers will arrive eventually, as \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.projecthope.org\u002Fthe-global-health-worker-shortage-10-numbers-to-note\u002F04\u002F2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">the number of missing doctors, nurses\u003C\u002Fa> and other medical personnel \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fhealth-topics\u002Fhealth-workforce#tab=tab_1\" target=\"_blank\">will only increase\u003C\u002Fa> globally in the coming decades. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It was also widely discussed on our platforms that with the rapid development of various AI algorithms, we can soon find ourselves in a situation where \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fmedpalm-new-ai-medical-chatbots-will-soon-be-better-than-waiting-for-a-doctor\" target=\"_blank\">dealing with a medical AI chatbot\u003C\u002Fa> will provide less risk than waiting for an appointment with a human doctor. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Just to refreshen the memories, when trying to spot a deep fake human, look for unnatural eye movements, unnatural facial expressions, hair, teeth or other small details that don’t look real and blurring or misalignment – especially around the edges of the person. Practising our deepfake-catching tricks might become a handy skill in the mid-term future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>But back to our topic: recently, I was approached by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapp.synthesia.io\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Synthesia\u003C\u002Fa> with an intriguing proposal – would I be interested in creating a digital avatar? Of course, I was! The prospect was too tempting to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Initially, the plan involved me travelling to London to work with their team. However, with my own studio, crew, and equipment, including a 4K camera and a green screen, we were able to tackle the task right at The Medical Futurist HQ. The team and I compiled the necessary footage for the process without setting foot outside our studio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Digital Avatar - The Medical Futurist\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FVyoIgQoM0Tw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here is a little snippet of how I had to prepare for the creation of my digital self\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Synthesia provided me with a precise script, which I had to read out and I also received specific instructions on how to act. That was all the necessary preparation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Only a few days later I was granted access to a platform where I could start using my digital persona, dictate any text and have it read out by my digital avatar. The platform also allows me to incorporate any type of media, cutscene, or music into my video. It also gave me the option to choose from about 100 different languages\u002Faccents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>How do I look? \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>At first glance, my digital avatar bears a strong resemblance to me, which is a testament to the technology’s capabilities. However, after looking at it for a few seconds, you start to feel uncomfortable. Digital Berci with a Scottish accent* is creepy – my team declared unanimously. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>(*Pardon my weird sense of humour – it was my own choice.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Digital Avatar - Not Blinking - The Medical Futurist\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F5smhkPYRmx4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>First of all, my avatar doesn’t blink. At all. That is by far the eeriest part of the experience. Also, its gestures and emphasis points are slightly off, making it apparent that the technology isn’t quite perfect yet. Nevertheless, it’s exciting to see what a digital avatar looks like and how it functions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To demonstrate this, we’ve been working on a new video that will let you decide how convincing my new avatar is – whether it’s me speaking, or my digital counterpart. After a few days, my virtual twin delivered this slightly corporate marketing message, while it has learned how to blink. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Digital Avatar - Blinking - The Medical Futurist\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FeBx0gP6zkmY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blinking digital Bertalan Mesko is still fairly unsettling – the team declared\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>I already see good use cases, even in medicine\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The interesting question for us is whether this technology can be applied to medical purposes. For now, the answer is no in the case of replacing live doctor-patient interactions. The “uncanny valley” effect is too strong; the avatar lacks the ability to convey emotions and empathise, which are vital in the medical field. Therefore, at this stage, a patient would likely find a written message from their doctor without a visible avatar more comforting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, there are already potential use cases. For instance, I can envision a doctor’s introduction video being used to create a series of educational materials, or hundreds of videos being recorded for professional development courses instead of someone spending hundreds of hours in front of cameras. It’s faster and cheaper, and if the target audience also consists of [healthcare] professionals seeking new knowledge, this medium can prove to be very efficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>All in all, this technology is quite new and there’s still room for improvement. Digital avatars need to advance further to overcome their current limitations, but they also hold vast potential. We will need to find their just places and work out the boundaries of how to use\u002Fnot use virtual humans. Until then, my digital avatar and I will continue our fascinating journey into the digital realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",false,{"rendered":22,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>I couldn’t resist the opportunity to have a brand-new digital avatar. 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For a very long time, there were no better solutions in the market than traditional cuffs. Even the first smartwatches (like the one \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fomron-heartguide-blood-pressure-smartwatch-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">I tested from Omron\u003C\u002Fa>), were big and uncomfortable to wear. So it was time for companies to realise the future of BP monitoring lies in Photoplethysmography (PPG).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>PPG is a non-invasive optical technique used to measure blood volume changes in the microvascular bed of tissue. It works by shining a light onto the skin and then measuring the variations in light intensity that result from changes in blood flow. As blood is pumped through the blood vessels, it absorbs and scatters the light, causing the intensity of the reflected or transmitted light to fluctuate. These fluctuations can be detected and analysed to provide information. Photoplethysmography is commonly used to monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels in various medical settings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>Disclaimer: As always, The Medical Futurist is not affiliated with the company, the review is not sponsored, and it reflects my opinion. Companies\u002Fservice providers first read our reviews after publication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>What is it? \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Aktiia is a wearable lightweight bracelet that is designed to continuously monitor blood pressure 24 hours a day without the need for prolonged use of a traditional cuff. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>What’s in the box?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>The Aktiia bracelet \u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>A charging station and charging cable\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>An Aktiia initialization cuff and its charging cable\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>User manuals\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50687\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>How does the Aktiia Bracelet work? \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The bracelet uses optical sensors and PPG technology to measure blood pressure continuously throughout the day and night. The data is then transferred to a secure cloud server through the Aktiia App, where Aktiia’s algorithms estimate your blood pressure using advanced processing of the optical data. It will provide blood pressure measurements when the user is still. You will be shown one average measurement every 2 hours in the graph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"455\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FScreenshot_20230427_122829_Aktiia-side-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50691\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\u003Cp>Setting up the bracelet was straightforward. First, I had to do three blood pressure readings with the provided Aktiia cuff on my other arm and that was all the preparation needed, I was ready to go. When the initiation process was completed, the app also informed me when I needed to repeat it to make sure that the bracelet’s readings were in line with the cuff’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Validation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This is of course the most important question of all. Aktiia has conducted \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41440-023-01258-2\">several\u003C\u002Fa> clinical \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faktiia.com\u002Fuk\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002Fsites\u002F3\u002F2022\u002F05\u002FAktiia2022-Frontiers-in-Medical-Technology-Guidance-for-Interpretation-of-Continual-Cuffless-BP-Data.pdf\">studies\u003C\u002Fa> to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faktiia.com\u002Fuk\u002Fevidence\">validate\u003C\u002Fa> the accuracy of its continuous BP monitoring technology. The studies have shown that the Aktiia smartwatch provides BP readings that are comparable to those obtained by a traditional cuff-based BP monitor. It has received CE Mark clearance for users aged 21-65, excluding those with contraindications due to certain health conditions. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Benefits\u003C\u002Fstrong> of the Aktiia Bracelet\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>One of the main benefits of such a device is that it provides continuous monitoring of BP, which can help detect changes in BP that may not be detected by intermittent cuff-based monitoring. This can be particularly useful for people with hypertension or other conditions (including white coat syndrome) that require regular BP monitoring. Additionally, the bracelet tirelessly measures blood pressure day and night, providing a never before seen abundance of data. Lastly, it is non-invasive and does not require frequent cuff inflation, which can be uncomfortable for some people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review-3-768x455.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50685\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review-3-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review-3-1536x910.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F04\u002FAktiia-Blood-pressure-bracelet-review-3.jpg 1822w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The bracelet is indeed lightweight\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Limitations\u003C\u002Fstrong> of the Aktiia smartwatch\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Aktiia smartwatch is not intended to replace traditional cuff-based BP monitoring, particularly for diagnosing hypertension. It is also not recommended for people with certain medical conditions, such as arrhythmias, as continuous BP monitoring may not be accurate in these cases. It doesn’t do readings during exercises and is not water-resistant. It’s not a fitness tracker after all. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>And to be honest, this might prove to be one major limitation in an era when smartwatches and fitness trackers are becoming increasingly popular: this device does one thing only. It does that thing exceptionally well, that is for certain, but I’m not quite sure how many people will invest a few hundred euros\u002Fdollars to get an additional bracelet besides their already existing wearable just to obtain more detailed information about their blood pressure while their medical professional might not even trust that data. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Availability\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Aktiia smartwatch is currently available in select countries in Europe (Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Uk and Ireland), and the company plans to expand its availability to other regions in the future. 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