Artificial intelligence for healthcare: restrained development despite impressive applications.

Journal: Infectious diseases of poverty
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) remains poorly understood and its rapid growth raises concerns reminiscent of dystopian narratives. AI has shown the capability of producing new medical content and improving management through optimization and standardization, which shortens queues, while its complete reliance on technical solutions threatens the traditional doctor-patient bond.

Authors

  • Robert Bergquist
    Ingerod, Brastad, Sweden.
  • Laura Rinaldi
    Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, WHO Collaborating Centre for Diagnosis of Intestinal Helminths and Protozoa (WHOCC-ITA116), Via Delpino, 1, 80137, Naples, Italy.
  • Xiao-Nong Zhou
    National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China. zhouxn1@chinacdc.cn.