AI can help detect antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Published: Friday, Oct 18th 2024, 09:30
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Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) have used artificial intelligence to detect antibiotic-resistant germs for the first time. The AI model GPT-4 from OpenAI was used to interpret the laboratory tests.
Based on this AI program, the researchers created a system that was tested on hundreds of bacteria and helped to identify resistance to vital antibiotics, as the UZH reported. Although the AI system achieved good results, it was not perfect.
According to the researchers, human experts were more accurate. However, the AI system could help to standardize and speed up the diagnostic process. "Our research is the first step towards using AI in routine diagnostics so that doctors can identify resistant bacteria more quickly," said study leader Adrian Egli from the Institute of Medical Microbiology in a press release.
The study shows the potential of AI in healthcare, the statement continued. The system could ultimately help to reduce the variability and subjectivity of manual evaluations and thus improve the results for patients.
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