There’s been a lot of talk about technology — and AI, deep learning, and machine learning specifically — finally reaching the healthcare sector. But AI in medicine isn’t actually new; it’s actually been there since the 1960s. And yet we didn’t see it effect a true change, or even become a real part our doctor’s offices — let alone routine healthcare services. So: what’s different now? And what does AI in medicine look like, practically speaking, whether it’s ensuring the best data, versioning software for healthcare, or other aspects?

There’s been a lot of talk about technology — and AI, deep learning, and machine learning specifically — finally reaching the healthcare sector. But AI in medicine isn’t actually new; it’s actually been there since the 1960s. And yet we didn’t see it effect a true change, or even become a real part our doctor’s offices — let alone routine healthcare services. So: what’s different now? And what does AI in medicine look like, practically speaking, whether it’s ensuring the best data, versioning software for healthcare, or other aspects?