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AI can now diagnose cancer and other illnesses 'as accurately as trained doctors'

Artificial intelligence can identify illnesses "ranging from cancer to eye diseases" as accurately as trained doctors, new research has revealed.

Using a technique known as deep learning, computers can examine thousands of medical images to identify patterns of disease.

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