radiology

As artificial intelligence moves into medicine, perhaps no one has more to gain or lose than radiologists. Powerful new digital tools can improve accuracy, accelerate readings and reduce workloads.

Artificial intelligence software to aid radiologists has been moving rapidly into clinical use, where it shows great promise. But it’s a turnoff for some patients asked to pay out-of-pocket for technology that’s not ready for prime time.

In a new series called "Is My Job Safe?" NPR looks at the future of jobs at a time of rapid gains in artificial intelligence and robotics. We start with a high-paying job in medicine: radiologists.