'AI doctor' better at predicting patient outcomes, including death

Artificial intelligence has proven itself useful in reading medical imaging. — Photography Ignatiev/Getty Images/AFP Relaxnews

Artificial intelligence has proven itself useful in reading medical imaging and even shown it can pass doctors' licensing exams.

Now, a new AI tool has demonstrated the ability to read physicians' notes and accurately anticipate patients' risk of death, readmission to hospital, and other outcomes important to their care.