From search engines to social media, algorithms are quickly becoming a part of everyday life, and companies and academic institutions like Bayer, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and others are using them to their advantage. In artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), algorithms are used to solve complex problems - including in preventative healthcare, diagnostics and drug discovery. Continue reading to learn how these technologies are being utilized in the life sciences. One of the most time-consuming diagnostic tools available is radiology. First, the patient sits tight for the required timeframe, before a radiologist sits down to analyze the captured images.