Google's AI System Outperforms Doctors in Diagnosis Study, But Questions Remain
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Google's AI system AMIE outperformed doctors in accurately diagnosing patient actors in a study. The actors also preferred AMIE's bedside manner.
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In 149 simulations across 26 metrics, the patient actors preferred AMIE over doctors in 24 categories including empathy.
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A panel of specialist physicians scored AMIE higher than the diagnosing doctors in 28 out of 32 metrics.
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The study has limitations - it was text-based only, not peer reviewed, and doctors may be less familiar with text consultations.
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The Google researchers said AMIE explores the "art of the possible" in AI but rigorous future studies are needed before any products.