Correia FP, Lourenço LC. Artificial intelligence application in diagnostic gastrointestinal endoscopy - Deus ex machina? World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27(32): 5351-5361 [PMID: 34539137 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i32.5351]
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In this mini-review, the authors describe the utility of AI for the detection of dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus, the detection and diagnosis of colorectal polyps, and the evaluation of mucosa in ulcerative colitis, based on the latest findings.
AI is a breakthrough technology in recent medicine and is expected to play an active role in various fields. In the future, the role of AI in the field of endoscopy will increase further. However, AI can tell us the answer, but not the process by which the answer was derived. Therefore, over-reliance on AI may stop the growth of abilities and skills for doctors, especially beginners. AI is only a supplementary tool and should not be relied on as a mainstay. It is because that it must be humans who make the diagnosis and decide the treatment policy. If we understand this and get along well with AI, AI can be a good partner for us in various situations. I look forward to further technological innovation in AI.
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