On November 26, Netease Smart News reported that after making waves in the world of Go, DeepMind has turned its attention to revolutionizing healthcare. The company recently announced a new initiative using artificial intelligence to combat breast cancer, marking another significant step in its mission to apply machine learning for medical advancements.
As part of this effort, DeepMind is collaborating with leading health research institutes, including those affiliated with the British Cancer Research Centre at Imperial College London. Additionally, the company continues its partnership with the UK National Health Service (NHS) to further explore AI-driven solutions in medical diagnostics.
The primary goal of the project is to enhance the accuracy and speed of breast cancer detection through machine learning applied to mammography. Mammograms are a standard tool for early detection of breast abnormalities, and DeepMind aims to develop an AI model capable of identifying cancer signs more efficiently, enabling earlier diagnosis and timely treatment.
Ian Fox, Executive Director of Research and Innovation at the British Cancer Research Centre, emphasized the potential of AI in tackling key challenges in breast cancer research. He stated, “By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, we can improve the accuracy of cancer detection, which is crucial because many patients are diagnosed at later stages when treatment is more difficult.â€
DeepMind is also working alongside Google's AI health team, which has previously conducted research on using machine learning to detect breast cancer. The collaboration was initiated by the new partner, aiming to combine the expertise of both teams and leverage Google’s supercomputing capabilities to accelerate progress in the field.
Earlier this year, DeepMind faced criticism in the UK over how it obtained patient data, prompting the company to establish an independent review panel. In response to the latest announcement, DeepMind reaffirmed its commitment to handling project data with care and respect.
In a statement, DeepMind explained that all data used in the research remains under the full control of the partners. The databases used meet global security and encryption standards, and all personal identifiers have been removed before any analysis takes place. This ensures privacy while enabling meaningful insights.
The collaboration between DeepMind, Google, and the NHS is initially set for a 12-month period, with the possibility of extension if all parties agree. Like previous projects, DeepMind plans to publish all findings in peer-reviewed journals, ensuring transparency and contributing to the broader scientific community.
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