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The Chinese startup Synyi AI is piloting its first AI-powered medical clinic in Saudi Arabia. At the clinic, located in the eastern part of the country, a virtual doctor called "Dr. Hua" handles diagnoses and drafts treatment recommendations, which are then reviewed and signed by a human physician. The system analyzes symptoms, images, and patient data collected by human assistants. For now, Synyi AI focuses on respiratory illnesses, covering around 30 conditions such as asthma and pharyngitis. The company plans to expand the service to about 50 diseases in the future, including gastroenterological and dermatological conditions. The pilot is designed to generate data needed for regulatory approval in Saudi Arabia. Synyi, which is backed by Tencent, aims to open more clinics and broaden the AI's range to additional diseases. Saudi Arabia is the company's first international market.

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Chegg, the US-based education company, is cutting 22 percent of its workforce—about 250 jobs—as more students turn to free AI tools like ChatGPT, which are replacing traditional educational services. In the first quarter, Chegg's subscriber count dropped 31 percent to 3.2 million, and revenue fell 30 percent to $121 million. As part of the restructuring, Chegg plans to close its offices in the US and Canada by the end of the year and reduce spending on marketing, product development, and administration. The company expects the changes to save up to $55 million in 2025 and as much as $110 million in 2026. Restructuring costs are projected to be between $34 and $38 million. In February, Chegg filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming that Google's AI search results are drawing away users.

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