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How does AI see illness?

AI models, like the one in the story, are trained on vast datasets to identify patterns too subtle for the human eye. By analysing millions of images, the AI can detect minute facial indicators linked to health outcomes, even predicting cancer survival rates. This goes beyond what doctors can currently assess visually.

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