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Balancing human and AI roles in clinical imaging

Artificial intelligence in combination with human expertise could be the optimal approach to improving diagnostic accuracy while maintaining a safety net in clinical imaging.

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F.G. undertakes consultancy for Bayer and Alphabet Inc and has research collaborations with GE Healthcare, Lunit, Volpara, Screenpoint, iCad and Merantix.

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Gilbert, F. Balancing human and AI roles in clinical imaging. Nat Med 29, 1609–1610 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02441-1

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