Big tech says AI can find a cure for cancer. So where is it?
Technology companies have made sweeping claims about AI's potential to transform cancer treatment and drug discovery, but a close look at the current state of AI in medicine reveals a significant gap between the promise and what has actually been delivered for patients.
Why this matters: Big claims about AI curing cancer are everywhere. The people making them are mostly selling something. That does not mean the technology is useless, but it does mean the gap between the pitch and the reality deserves scrutiny. Patients and families making decisions about treatment do not have time for hype cycles. If AI is genuinely changing cancer outcomes, show the evidence. If it is mostly still in the lab or the press release, say that clearly instead.
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