AI mammogram readings are already helping doctors detect breast cancer

October 23, 2025

Image from a mammogram

(NBC News) – Some experts worry about the risk of overdiagnosis of benign conditions and the lack of research showing AI technology actually saves lives.

When reading women’s routine mammograms, radiologists are increasingly augmenting their eyes with artificial intelligence. While many major medical centers have adopted the technology enthusiastically, some experts point to concerns, including a lack of studies in the U.S. showing that AI actually saves lives and does not needlessly raise concerns about benign growths. (Read More)