AI in Healthcare: Protecting the Systems that Protect Us

Used for both patient diagnosis and treatment, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being adopted in the healthcare sector. With recent developments enabling AI to outperform expert radiologists at spotting breast cancer and diagnose deadly blood diseases at a faster rate than humans, investment in such technologies is set to increase significantly over the next five years. The use of AI is improving diagnostics, patient care, and clinical decision support across the medical field. In fact, in light of the current pandemic, industry spending on such technologies is set to reach more than $2 billion in the next five years–a testament to AI's potential to unlock significant medical breakthroughs. However, AI is also proving crucial in protecting the very systems which power these healthcare advances.