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Artificial Intelligence and Medical Education
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Artificial Intelligence, Medical EducationAbstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer sciences that uses learning algorithms that calculate probability of outcome using Bayes theorem and other statistical methods given certain input. When the chance of an event occurring is calculated over and over again adding new data or evidence at each step, the probability can reach a level of near certainty for given outcome with certain inputs. Thousands, even millions of data points are incorporated in calculating posterior probability for predictive analytics. The analytics are input neutral as programs predict the future events irrespective of the source of the data. AI has, thus, blurred the boundaries between the physical, digital, and biological worlds. AI is a branch of computer Sciences. This initial learning process is considered training where inputs are given to the program already marked for the expected outcome. This training information can be highly precise or very vague allowing different degree of freedom to the program but also increasing burden of training. Once trained an AI algorithm is able to predict or analyze given input to suggest the required outcome with some certainty, that improves with continued training or feedback. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ubiquitous, affecting virtually every aspect of life either directly or indirectly. We are aware of some of the Ai applications , others we are not. The term AI was first introduced by McCarthy at Dartmouth college, New Hampshire, in 1956. But recently, AI has become a commonly used modality in science, business, education, aeronautics, arts, defense and government affairs to name a few. In the last several years, there has been exponential growth in AI applications. In 2016, AI added $ 600 million to the global economy, this is projected to grow to $ 15 Trillion by the year 2030. As a comparison, the size of the US economy was 22 Trillion in 2021.Downloads
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Hussain , S. ., & Bhatti, D. E. (2022). Artificial Intelligence and Medical Education. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 28(1), 3–6. https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v28i1.4990 (Original work published April 23, 2022)
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