Microsoft AI twice as accurate as doctors in diagnosing cases, study shows

Microsoft announced that its artificial‑intelligence system achieved roughly double the diagnostic accuracy of physicians in a recent study.

The evaluation compared the AI’s performance with that of doctors on case material drawn from a peer‑reviewed medical journal and on records of emergency‑room visits.

According to the company, the AI correctly identified the conditions in a significantly higher proportion of cases, suggesting it could support clinicians in making faster, more reliable decisions.

The findings come as Microsoft seeks to expand the role of AI in clinical settings, though the study’s details and independent validation remain to be examined.