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AI-powered early dementia-detection tool earns Texas A&M a Fast Company Innovation by Design Award

Sep. 14, 2026 • 4 min. read

The 2026 recognition, for a “digital human” that analyzes speech, expressions and biometrics, shows how the university is creating breakthroughs to improve lives.