In real-world test, an AI model did better than ER doctors at diagnosing patients

Researchers tested an AI model against ER doctors and found the model outperformed the humans. shapecharge/E+/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption shapecharge/E+/Getty Images A patient shows up at the hospital with a pulmonary embolism — a blood clot that has traveled to the lungs. After initially improving, their symptoms start to worsen. The medical team suspects the medication isn't working. In steps artificial intelligence — with its own theory. …