Danaher's conference in San Francisco, "AI-Driven Predictive R&D, From Promise to Practice," gathered experts to explore AI's potential in healthcare. Keynote speaker Eric Topol highlighted AI's role in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient care. Despite the promise, challenges remain, such as regulatory hurdles and trust issues. Experts emphasized the importance of collaboration and the need for AI to monitor itself to ensure safe healthcare delivery while addressing the low success rates in drug discovery.