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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 14 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 January 2025. It was answered by Feryal Clark (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 January 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Artificial Intelligence: Medicine

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress he has made on using AI algorithms to analyse medical images.

Answer

In taking forward all 50 of the AI Opportunities Action Plan’s recommendations, DSIT shows its commitment to leveraging AI to deliver economic growth, improved lives, and better public services.

AI technologies are being developed to accelerate disease diagnosis and treatment across the NHS. AI-enabled analysis and interpretation of acute brain scans is supporting the decision-making of doctors in 100% of stroke units in England

DSIT is investing £6.4million into a Digital Pathology Network to train AI models in cancer diagnosis. DSIT will continue to ensure safe deployment of AI to deliver service enhancements, earlier diagnostics and improved patient outcomes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23767
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Medicine Artificial intelligence
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk