Doctors Could Soon Become Reliant on AI, Study Finds
AI is becoming a regular part of medical practice, helping doctors identify common health conditions through routine screenings. However, new research suggests that some specialists could start depending too heavily on the technology. The Polish study, which focused on gastroenterologists performing colonoscopies, found that once doctors got used to working with AI support, their ability to independently identify polyps and other irregularities declined by roughly 20%. The results, which were published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology journal, raise questions about whether even experienced professionals can lose focus or skills after only a short exposure to AI assistance. Lead researcher…