About How Far

How Far explains AI-driven medical breakthroughs in plain English, for people who aren't doctors.

Who we are

How Far is run by the How Far team, curious non-doctors. We're not clinicians and we won't pretend to be. We read the studies, check the regulator records, and translate what they actually say, then tell you how far away each breakthrough really is.

Our mission

To help everyday people, wherever they live, make sense of AI-in-medicine headlines: what it is, how far away it is, what it means for you, and what to ask your doctor. Curious, honest, and allergic to hype.

What we promise

• Every claim links to its source, preferably the primary study or regulator record.
• Ratings never go higher than the evidence.
• We say clearly where something is (and isn't) approved, and mark it Unknown rather than guess.
• We correct mistakes openly. See Corrections.
• No medical advice, ever. See our Disclaimer.
• Sponsors never touch the tracker. See Sponsor rules.

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