AI-based smartphone apps for risk assessment of skin cancer need more evaluation and better regulation.

Journal: British journal of cancer
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Abstract

Smartphone applications ("apps") with artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are increasingly used in healthcare. Widespread adoption of these apps must be supported by a robust evidence-base and app manufacturers' claims appropriately regulated. Current CE marking assessment processes inadequately protect the public against the risks created by using smartphone diagnostic apps.

Authors

  • Rubeta N Matin
    Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom.
  • Jacqueline Dinnes
    Test Evaluation Research Group, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK. j.dinnes@bham.ac.uk.