Inside Digital Health September 13, 2019
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are being used liberally in many areas of our lives. AI now helps courts to predict who is likely to commit a crime or become a repeat offender, helps employers determine the most appropriate candidate for vacant positions, controls the facial recognition security features on our smartphones, and even regulates the temperatures in our homes. In healthcare in particular, AI is exploding.
According to Forbes, the total public and private sector investment in healthcare AI is expected to reach $6.6 billion by 2021, and the top AI applications may result in annual savings of $150 billion by 2026. When you compare the predicted savings with how much is being invested, AI seems like a...