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Re:Deep learning algorithm diagnoses skin cancer as well as ... by civility on Wednesday January 25, 2017 @08:02PM (#13487850)
> even the "median" ones are far better at diagnosing things than lay people

We aren't comparing doctors to "lay people" - we're comparing them to machine learning algorithms. I'd prefer the machine to many of the arrogant, but mediocre, doctors I've seen in my life.

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Re:Deep learning algorithm diagnoses skin cancer as well as ... by jazoom on Wednesday January 25, 2017 @08:07PM (#13487874)
Actually, OP was comparing doctors to his lay friend, who diagnosed the cough.

Edit: It seems "UCSF resident friend" is American for doctor. I suppose my statement was actually out of context then.

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