A behind-the-scenes look at Midjourney’s medical scanner leaves many questions unanswered

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A behind-the-scenes look at Midjourney’s medical scanner leaves many questions unanswered

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  • It still hasn't shown much proof it works.
  • The AI startup, best known for generating images, released a behind-the-scenes video of its dunk-tank ultrasound scanner…
  • The nearly 20-minute tour comes from tech YouTuber Marcin Plaza, who also happens to be an engineer at the company.
  • Plaza frankly describes the scanner as scores of ultrasound probes "hacked apart and slapped on a glorified hot tub with an elevator in it," connected to off-the-shelf computers…

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A scan of an imaging phantom, segmented to validate how cleanly structures separate under controlled conditions. | Image: Midjourney Medical

Midjourney has shown more of its futuristic medical scanner. It still hasn't shown much proof it works.

The AI startup, best known for generating images, released a behind-the-scenes video of its dunk-tank ultrasound scanner, which it plans to deploy in spas and hopes will transform medicine with cheap, detailed, radiation-free imaging. The nearly 20-minute tour comes from tech YouTuber Marcin Plaza, who also happens to be an engineer at the company.

Plaza frankly describes the scanner as scores of ultrasound probes "hacked apart and slapped on a glorified hot tub with an elevator in it," connected to off-the-shelf computers and Raspberry …

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  • • Midjourney Medical is developing a water-tank ultrasound scanner for body composition imaging.

  • • The device uses improvised hardware including hacked ultrasound probes and off-the-shelf computers.

  • • Current evidence relies on controlled phantom scans rather than clinical human testing.
Context
Midjourney is pivoting from AI image generation to wellness technology to bypass strict medical regulatory hurdles. The company aims to deploy these scanners in spas to map muscle, fat, and bone.

Christian Perspective
Technology should serve to preserve the sanctity and health of the human body as a temple of God. We must remain wary of unproven medical gadgets that prioritize convenience and profit over rigorous scientific truth. True healing requires stewardship and proven methods rather than experimental tech hype.

Implications
The push for wellness-based imaging in spas reflects a shift toward secularized, consumerist health models. This could lead to a lack of oversight regarding the biological realities of the human form. It risks replacing professional medical authority with unregulated, AI-driven assessments.

Broader Trends
This move exemplifies the broader trend of Silicon Valley elites attempting to bypass established institutions through "disruption." It shows how globalist tech interests seek to control even the most intimate aspects of human biology. Such movements often prioritize rapid expansion and profit over the stability of traditional social structures.

Takeaway
Americans should prioritize proven medical care and maintain skepticism toward unverified AI health claims. We must defend the integrity of biological truth against the whims of tech startups. Support local, traditional healthcare providers who respect the natural order and the sanctity of life.

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