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IVF breakthrough shows AI just as good as humans, and much faster

Tess Bennett
Tess BennettTechnology reporter

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A world-first study led by Australian researchers has found artificial intelligence is 10 times faster and just as effective as senior embryologists in assessing which embryos to select for IVF treatment.

Deep learning AI is used in fertility clinics to track how an embryo develops over five days and then suggest which fertilised egg has the best chance of leading to pregnancy.

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Tess Bennett is a technology reporter with The Australian Financial Review, based in the Brisbane newsroom. She was previously the work & careers reporter. Connect with Tess on Twitter. Email Tess at tess.bennett@afr.com

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