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. 2021 May;124(11):1749-1750.
doi: 10.1038/s41416-021-01302-3. Epub 2021 Mar 19.

AI-based smartphone apps for risk assessment of skin cancer need more evaluation and better regulation

Rubeta N Matin  1 , Jacqueline Dinnes  2   3
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AI-based smartphone apps for risk assessment of skin cancer need more evaluation and better regulation

Rubeta N Matin et al. Br J Cancer. 2021 May.

Abstract

Smartphone applications ("apps") with artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are increasingly used in healthcare. Widespread adoption of these apps must be supported by a robust evidence-base and app manufacturers' claims appropriately regulated. Current CE marking assessment processes inadequately protect the public against the risks created by using smartphone diagnostic apps.

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The authors declare no competing interests.

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