Hyped claims that AI outdoes doctors at diagnosis could harm patient safety

A number of studies claim that artificial intelligence (AI) does as well or better than doctors at interpreting images and diagnosing medical conditions. However, a recent study published in The BMJ in March 2020 reveals that most of this research is flawed, and the results exaggerated. The outcome could be that the decision to adopt AI as part of patient care is based upon faulty premises, compromising the quality of patient care for millions of people. AI is an advanced field of computing, with many discoveries and achievements to its credit. It is also remarkable for its level of innovation. With its flexibility and ability to'learn' from past experiences, it is touted as a solution to help improve patient care and to take off some of the work from the shoulders of healthcare professionals who have too much to do.