AI-supported breast cancer screening reduced later cancer diagnoses by 12%, a large Swedish study found.
Researchers studied 100,000 women in Sweden using AI-assisted mammography or standard double readings.
The AI system helped radiologists prioritise high-risk cases and flag suspicious findings.
Results published in The Lancet showed higher early detection rates with AI support.
Eighty-one percent of cancers were found during screening, compared with 74% without AI.
The study was led by researchers from Lund University.
Experts say AI could ease radiologist workloads but must not replace human readers.
Cancer Research UK called the findings promising but urged further trials.
AI Boosts Early Breast Cancer Detection and Cuts Later Diagnoses, Study Shows
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