How 'computer vision' could change healthcare, retail and more

Mar 10, 2022

In the past, MRI images or X-rays in years had to be analyzed by doctors. Computer vision can do so in a faster and more accurate way, identifying diseases early

In the past, MRI images or X-rays had to be analyzed by doctors. Computer vision can do so in a faster and more accurate way, identifying diseases early. Image: Anna Shvets for Pexels

Kay Firth-Butterfield

Senior Research Fellow, University of Texas at Austin

Beena Ammanath

Executive Director, Global Deloitte AI Institute and Trustworthy AI/Ethical Tech Leader, Deloitte

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