ASGE Postgraduate Course at ACG: Innovative Practices for the Endoscopist of Today, Tomorrow and Beyond | October 2023-Directions in Artificial Intelligence for Endoscopy

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Dr. Tyler Berzin from Beth Israel Medical Center gave a lecture on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in endoscopy. Despite the hype around AI in medicine, there is currently only one FDA-approved application for AI in endoscopy, which is polyp detection. Dr. Berzin discussed the gap between the excitement and the actual implementation of AI in the field. He explained the different terms related to AI, such as machine learning and deep learning, and how they are used in medical applications. He used the example of a computer vision challenge to illustrate the difference between traditional programming and machine learning approaches. Dr. Berzin also addressed common myths about AI, such as AI being bias-free and continuously learning. He emphasized the importance of understanding the limitations and potential of AI in order to make informed decisions about its adoption in endoscopy. Overall, Dr. Berzin discussed the current state of AI in endoscopy and the potential for its future integration and advancements in the field.

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Tyler M. Berzin, MD, FASGE

Keywords

artificial intelligence

endoscopy

polyp detection

machine learning

medical applications

limitations of AI