Arrr, the AI be creepin' into every nook and cranny of American life, but them radiologists be sayin' "Nay!"
2024-05-14
Arrr, some scallywag doctors be too afraid to trust in these new-fangled AI programs to help 'em spot deadly lumps or finish menial duties, even as the FDA gives 'em the nod. Methinks they be missin' out on some swashbucklin' adventures with technology, mateys!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, ye may be wonderin' how good an algorithm needs to be to take over yer job, matey. It be a new question fer many workers with the rise of ChatGPT and other AI programs that can chat, write stories, and even create songs and images in seconds.For doctors who be reviewin' scans to find cancer and other diseases, AI has been on the horizon for a decade now. Some algorithms promise to enhance accuracy, speed up work, and in some cases, take over parts of the job. Predictions range from doomsday scenarios where AI replaces radiologists completely, to sunny futures where it gives 'em more time to focus on the best parts of their work, arr!That tension shows how AI be makin' its way into healthcare. Doctors must decide if they trust these sophisticated algorithms, matey. Opinions be divided on whether radiologists should be embracin' this technology, arr!Despite promises from the industry, radiologists have reasons to doubt AI programs. Limited real-world testing, lack of transparency, and concerns about the patients used to train them all play a part, matey. To date, all FDA-approved programs require a human to be involved, arr!