Microsoft Develops AI Tool That Diagnoses Diseases Step-by-Step, Much Like a Physician
Microsoft Develops AI Tool That Diagnoses Diseases Step-by-Step, Much Like a Physician An artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by researchers at Microsoft has demonstrated more than twice the accuracy of a typical physician in diagnosing complex medical conditions . A study detailing this AI tool—which analyzes a patient's condition and reaches a diagnosis through a step-by-step process, much like a human doctor—was published last Thursday in the journal Science . According to the study, the AI model identifies the questions to ask a patient, the physical examinations to conduct, and the necessary laboratory tests, while systematically guiding the diagnostic process. It utilizes a system called an " orchestrator ," which coordinates how the diagnostic procedure unfolds. This system facilitates collaboration among a simulated group of AI agents—each acting as a different medical specialist—to diagnose complex health issues. Most medical AI models currently in u...