Vancouver-based Light AI has partnered with MrBeast Industries to donate AI-powered Strep A tests to underserved communities in Africa. The initiative, featured in a Beast Philanthropy video released on February 16, 2025, aims to improve early detection of Strep A, a bacterial infection linked to Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), which causes up to 350,000 deaths annually.
Light AI CEO Peter Whitehead highlighted the technology’s potential to provide instant, accurate diagnoses, while Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast) emphasized its life-saving impact. The project showcases the power of AI-driven healthcare solutions in addressing global health challenges.
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