Dartmouth study shows AI could be ‘double-edged sword’ in medical research

Dartmouth study shows AI could be ‘double-edged sword’ in medical research
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by Todd Bookman • 2 months ago

A Dartmouth Health study reveals that while AI can accurately analyze medical imaging, it may make illogical associations, leading to misleading conclusions. Using 5,000 knee X-rays, researchers found AI could determine patients' dietary habits based on unrelated factors like race and location, rather than the images themselves. This highlights the need for caution in using AI in medical research, as it can reveal patterns humans can't see but could also mislead clinicians.

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