Summary
A study shows that some doctors might rely too much on artificial intelligence (AI) after using it to help spot health issues during medical tests. The study observed doctors in Poland who performed colonoscopies, finding that their ability to identify problems worsened after using AI tools. The research suggests that dependency on AI could decrease doctors' skills over time.
Key Facts
- A study on gastroenterologists in Poland looked at the use of AI in colonoscopies.
- Doctors were about 20% less effective at spotting polyps when not using AI.
- The findings were published in the journal Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
- The study suggested that doctors might quickly become dependent on AI.
- Johan Hulleman, a researcher, questioned the study, noting the short time frame of three months.
- AI is increasingly used in various routine medical scans, such as for eyes, breast, and colon diseases.
- Some clinics in Poland tested AI systems that analyze video footage from colonoscopies.
- AI systems highlighted areas of interest for doctors, potentially impacting their natural detection skills.
