AI use in breast cancer screening as good as two radiologists, study finds

Preliminary results from major trial show use of technology almost halves human workload

• From smart stethoscopes to predicting bed demand: how AI can support healthcare

The use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening is safe and can almost halve the workload of radiologists, according to the world’s most comprehensive trial of its kind.

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer globally, according to the World Health Organization, with more than 2.3 million women developing the disease every year.

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