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In today’s fast evolving digital space, the proliferation of application programming interfaces (APIs) has been nothing short of explosive. One forecast predicts there will be nearly 1.7 billion active APIs by 2030 which ushers in unparalleled opportunities for innovation and connectivity.

APIs act as a crucial bridge between software applications. They function below the application presentation layer, orchestrating data exchanges between software systems. However, as the API ecosystem expands, so too do the challenges, in particular introducing new vulnerabilities and greater risks for data exposure which attackers can exploit.

The API explosion and security implications

Generative AI capabilities are a central theme for Microsoft announcements in 2023. Microsoft partner general manager Hadas Bitran explored some of the ways that the company is applying generative AI capabilities to the healthcare industry. New AI capabilities are transforming the way that healthcare organizations interpret X-ray and MRI results, offering a boost to precision medicine initiatives.

To better meet these needs, Bitran announced that new capabilities are coming to Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare. Azure AI Language Service will include generally available multi-language support in Text Analytics. A de-identification service is in preview for Fabric and Health Data Services to remove identifiers from health data. Increasingly, healthcare organizations will be…