A wide-format image shows a synthetic AI-generated medical scan on the left, overlaid with digital code, and a traditional, real medical scan on the right. The image contrasts AI innovation in healthcare with the reliability of traditional diagnostic tools.

Synthetic Medical Images: A Double-Edged Sword in Healthcare

Synthetic medical images are generated using AI techniques such as generative adversarial networks (GANs), diffusion models, and autoencoders. These methods create entirely new medical scans that mimic real images but are not derived from actual patient data. This technology is akin to AI-generated images of non-existent people, offering a scalable and ethical alternative to real-world…

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