China: Bringing AI to the real world
17-Jul-17, CKGSB Knowledge
Instead of autonomous machines functioning in a manner detached from humanity, intelligence amplification is humanity leveraging computing power to enhance its own abilities - such as assisting in medical diagnoses.
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This is where technology is becoming dramatically transformative for our world. Real tools are already available. In April 2017 the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center in the Southwestern city of Guangzhou began usng the "CC-Cruiser", an AI-driven diagnostic program that spots a rare form of cataract. In just a few months, CC-Cruiser diagnosed more than 300 cases, with 93% accuracy.