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Diagnosing Skin Cancer With Google Images
An AI algorithm based on image search can identify malignant skin lesions as accurately as a group of 21 certified dermatologists.
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An artificial intelligence algorithm using Google Inc.’s image search has proved capable of diagnosing malignant skin lesions as accurately as a group of 21 certified dermatologists.