Could AI in Medicine Weaken Physicians’ Skills?

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AI use in clinical care may contribute to deskilling, impacting physicians' skill performance and reducing opportunities to maintain expertise.
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A study in gastroenterology showed a drop in adenoma detection rates after routine AI use, indicating altered physician performance post-AI.
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AI assistance can improve diagnostic accuracy but also introduces risks, such as automation bias leading to increased error rates.
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The review highlighted that deskilling risks are higher in ambiguous cases or under time constraints, reinforcing dependence on AI.
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The authors emphasized the need for AI literacy in training and regulatory safeguards to preserve clinical expertise in medicine.