AI is everywhere in 2025! From diagnosing diseases to generating “live” podcasts, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing multiple industries—including healthcare. Imagine the possibilities for AI and Alzheimer’s disease detection! Maybe AI will even help with homework and tuck kids in at night? Okay, maybe not—but the potential is incredible.

A recent study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia and funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIH) showcased AI’s role in predicting Alzheimer’s disease Artificial intelligence for dementia—Applied models and digital health – Lyall – 2023 – Alzheimer’s & Dementia – Wiley Online Library.

Scientists applied an AI speech analysis system to evaluate transcripts from cognitive tests given to 166 participants in the Framingham Heart Study (FHS), one of the nation’s longest-running research studies on heart health. The participants were diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The results? The AI model successfully predicted—with 78.2% accuracy—which participants would progress from MCI to Alzheimer’s within six years Prediction of Alzheimer’s disease progression within 6 years using speech: A novel approach leveraging language models – PubMed.

Researchers believe this validates the potential of AI speech analysis as a convenient, inexpensive cognitive testing resource that can be used remotely to complement other tests and biomarkers.

Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-changing—it’s a journey no one hopes to take. An estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older are currently living with the disease, and every 65 seconds, one person in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s. Isn’t it reassuring to know that researchers are working tirelessly to find a cure—or, at the very least, to detect the disease earlier so appropriate care can be provided?

Stay well and stay informed!