From detection to diagnosis, the opportunities for AI in healthcare

It can be argued that until fairly recently, artificial intelligence (AI) was perceived more as a feature of a hypothetical future than a force that's rewriting our lives in significant ways. From personalised shopping recommendations as you browse online to the chatbots that discuss your queries on a business website, AI is already making everyday tasks quicker and simpler. It can also take human errors out of the equation. Unsurprisingly, healthcare -- a sector in which automation, machine learning and the ability to quickly and accurately analyse vast amounts of data have life-saving benefits -- is well placed for the disruptive potential of robotics and AI. A convergence of trends is redefining the medical industry.