The most interesting advertisement among those coming from the virtual stage of Google I / O 2021 It is not related to Android 12, né al Quantitative Statistics O Ali New to the workspace, But to a technology that shows potential in terms ofArtificial intelligence As applied to medical research, on the other hand, it raises questions and some justifiable fear. The Mountain View group expected the arrival of a system that would allow anyone to frame a spot or mole on their body to understand what it is.
Artificial intelligence for self-diagnosis of skin problems: the right choice?
Application Online, Can be accessed through Smartphone camera, Which according to bigG will help answer ten billion queries that have been written about it Problems affecting the skin, hair and nails. Below we report in translated version what you have read in the ad post.
Today, at I / O, we are sharing a preview of this AI-powered dermatology helper, which will help you learn more about issues related to the largest organ of your body: your skin, hair, and nails. Using many of the same techniques as a CT scan for diabetic retinopathy or lung cancer, this tool will bring you closer to identifying skin problems such as the rash on the arm that is bothering you using your phone’s camera.
L ‘Artificial intelligence In question considered able to determine 288 problems or illnesses Different, and also provides answers to the most common questions related to each specific case. Google specifies this This tool is not intended to provide a diagnosis or replace a doctor’s consultation, as many issues require a clinical examination, a personal visit, and additional tests such as biopsy
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We have reported time and time again on these pages Similar initiatives, Aiming to lay outArtificial intelligence at the service of doctorsAnd support them in the stage of patient evaluation and examinations that are performed, thus reducing the margin of error in interpreting reports or diagnostic images. Is letting anyone use it the best option or is there a risk that someone will avoid having to undergo a professional visit and feel satisfied with the response provided by the algorithm?
The intent is to make technology Available at the end of the year. We imagine that before then there will be a way to get back into the problem again and that pushing away the announcement of the launch is also a great group to gather feedback on this issue and evaluate its reception.
Update: Online prof Form to fill out To request early access to technology. Some of the questions asked relate to age, type of device used, gender and skin color.
