HLTH Europe 2024: The Intersection of AI and Healthcare
Blog post from Stream
Stream's co-founder and CEO, Thierry Schellenbach, presented at the HLTH Europe conference in Amsterdam, discussing the transformative impact of AI and Stream's Video API on the healthcare and telehealth industry. Stream, a company focused on providing APIs for building activity feeds, chat functionalities, and video capabilities, supports over a billion end users globally across various sectors. Schellenbach emphasized the role of APIs as fundamental building blocks that simplify software development by allowing developers to integrate pre-built functionalities into applications, thereby accelerating time-to-market and enhancing user experiences. He highlighted the significant strides AI has made in app development, envisioning a future where AI seamlessly integrates with APIs to create functional front-ends tailored to specific needs. Innovations from companies like NexGS, Magic, and Cursor AI are paving the way for this integration, promising to streamline app development, particularly in industries like healthcare, where security and efficiency are critical. The synergy between AI and APIs is expected to enable developers to request complex applications and receive fully functional solutions quickly, representing a paradigm shift in software development that offers faster development cycles, enhanced user experiences, and greater customization. Schellenbach expressed excitement for the potential of AI and APIs to craft intelligent, personalized experiences and empower businesses to innovate without constraints, ultimately shaping a future where technology connects and empowers users in unprecedented ways.