Radiologists will not be replaced by AI, says Hardian Health's Hugh Harvey

Geoffrey Hinton's 2016 claim that radiologists should stop being trained ignited a wave of AI hype, but this enthusiasm, while advancing the field, will lead to augmentation, not replacement, of radiologists.

• The opinion piece responds to the persistent narrative that AI will soon outperform and replace radiologists.
• It argues that the complexity of clinical practice and integration challenges ensure radiologists remain essential.
• No new data are presented; the article is a commentary on radiology AI trends.

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