Published online Dec 14, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i46.7287
Peer-review started: August 1, 2020
First decision: September 30, 2020
Revised: November 2, 2020
Accepted: November 29, 2020
Article in press: November 29, 2020
Published online: December 14, 2020
Processing time: 135 Days and 4.7 Hours
Core Tip: Artificial intelligence (AI) technology seems promising, and the field is full of invention and novel applications in gastrointestinal endoscopy. AI-based endoscopic systems can reliably detect and provide crucial information on gastrointestinal pathology based on their training and validation. These systems will make gastroenterology practice easier, faster, more reliable, and reduce inter-observer variability in the coming years. Gastroenterologists should welcome and embrace AI-assisted technologies in their practice as and when commercially available after thorough vetting in validation studies. A strong collaboration among physicians, computer scientists, and entrepreneurs is also needed to promote AI’s clinical use in medical practice.
