Gastroenterology and Artificial Intelligence: 3rd Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit (On-Demand) | September 2021-1-Understanding the Basics of AI

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This document provides an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in gastroenterology. AI is defined as computer systems or algorithms that perform tasks requiring human intelligence. Within AI, there are different terms such as machine learning and deep learning, which refer to different approaches to solving tasks.<br /><br />The use of AI in gastroenterology has the potential to revolutionize the field. One specific application is computer vision, which allows computers to "see" and interpret visual content. This includes tasks such as classifying objects in images, localizing objects, and detecting multiple objects in an image. Computer vision can be used for tasks like polyp detection and classification.<br /><br />Another application of AI in gastroenterology is natural language processing (NLP), which involves transforming unstructured data, such as clinical notes or pathology reports, into a format that can be analyzed. NLP enables faster and more powerful analysis of practice data and can be used for tasks like extracting quality metrics from colonoscopy reports.<br /><br />However, there are limitations and challenges with AI in gastroenterology. AI algorithms can be fragile and easily thrown off by subtle perturbations or weaknesses. Overfitting, where an algorithm performs well on training data but fails to generalize to new data, is another challenge. Additionally, the use of AI has the potential to amplify existing health inequities.<br /><br />In conclusion, AI has the potential to greatly impact the field of gastroenterology, particularly in areas like computer vision and natural language processing. However, challenges and limitations must be addressed to ensure the safe and effective use of AI in this field.

Keywords

artificial intelligence

applications

gastroenterology

computer systems

algorithms

machine learning

deep learning

computer vision

natural language processing

limitations