Why AI should act more human

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By Kyle Henson | Aug 09, 2022

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AI needs to be better at comparing present and past images to maximize its abilities and avert misdiagnoses of breast cancer and other conditions. Imaging expert Kyle Henson argues better outcomes may be achieved if AI interprets images in a more human way, while using its edge in spotting abnormalities faster and more accurately than people.

DALLAS, TEXAS - Artificial intelligence (AI) is: “intelligence demonstrated by machines, as opposed to the natural intelligence displayed by animals (including humans). AI research has been defined as the field of study of intelligent agents, which refers to any system that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of achieving its goals,” according to Wikipedia.

When applied to imaging, AI is used to diagnose a pathology - typically in a human - based on the images of the body presented. Interestingly, for the most part, AI researchers and companies are ignoring something that humans using natural intelligence have known since John Hall-Edwards first used x-rays in 1896, which is that it is incredibly helpful to see previous images.

AI nowadays typically looks at an image taken today and attempts to make a clinical diagnosis - or at least a recommendation - based on that image. Does this image represent cancer? Is there a fracture in the bone? Is there evidence of a stroke occurring? The list goes on and on.

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