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Briefing: Can you spot a deepfake X-ray? Neither can your radiologist
Strategic angle: Deepfake images can mislead viewers, upend elections, and instigate violence. They can also, researchers say, disrupt medical care.
Editorial Staff
1 min read
Updated 24 days ago
Recent research highlights the potential for deepfake images to mislead medical professionals, including radiologists, thereby compromising diagnostic integrity.
As deepfake technology evolves, its implications for medical imaging could lead to significant disruptions in patient care and treatment outcomes.
The challenge lies in developing robust systems and protocols to detect and mitigate the impact of deepfake images in clinical settings, ensuring the reliability of medical diagnoses.