Artificial intelligence in medicine: advantages and disadvantages for today and the future

The term ‘artificial intelligence’ (AI) is used to describe the application of computers and technology to mimic human problem solving and creativity. The possibility of AI in medicine is rapidly evolving and its utility in clinical practice may soon become commonplace. The application of AI in medicine has been considered an opportunity to advance medicine as it helps to store, analyze, and interpret large amounts of data and lead to increased diagnostic accuracy, speed, and optimize treatment strategies. On the other hand, many physicians are concerned that AI will replace medical professionals and lead to the ‘dehumanization’ of medicine. In medicine, the evolution of AI promises better outcomes through more efficient diagnosis and accuracy of individualized treatments. As such, appropriate regulatory policies must be explored to ensure the safe implementation of AI in medicine to avoid losing the humanistic art of medical practice. The aim of this correspondence is to shed light on the AI in medicine, advantages, and their disadvantages in this today and future medical field.