14-year-old from Andhra Pradesh creates heart disease detection app

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A 14-year-old boy named Siddharth Nandyala has created an impressive AI app called CircadiaV. This app can detect heart diseases in just seven seconds. His work has caught the attention of leaders in his home state of Andhra Pradesh, such as Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Siddharth was recognized for his contribution to healthcare technology. The app was successfully tested at Guntur Government General Hospital, showing promise for real medical use. Chief Minister Naidu met Siddharth to learn more about his technology and expressed admiration for his innovations in healthcare. He assured Siddharth of government support for his future work in artificial intelligence. Originally from Anantapur, Siddharth and his family moved to the United States in 2010. They now live in Frisco, Texas. Despite living abroad, his achievements have gained recognition in India, especially in AI and healthcare. Beyond CircadiaV, Siddharth is active in tech entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Circadian AI, which focuses on AI innovations. He also leads an initiative called STEM-IT TECH to promote education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Siddharth is noted as the world’s youngest AI-certified professional. His app's accuracy stands at over 96%, and it has been tested on thousands of patients. Naidu praised Siddharth's talent and dedication to using technology for social good, offering his encouragement and support for future projects.


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