Russian AI Detects Cancer With 96 Percent Accuracy
A breakthrough in medical technology could transform early cancer diagnostics in Russia, offering timely assistance to patients and easing the workload of doctors.
Russian researchers have developed an artificial intelligence algorithm capable of ultra-precise and rapid detection of cancer at an early stage. The system is designed to diagnose atrophic gastritis—a precancerous condition of the stomach.
The technology, created by the MedTech AI team (a joint project between Sechenov University and Beeline), has achieved a remarkable 96 percent accuracy rate after being trained on an expanded dataset. This milestone promises to save countless lives by enabling earlier detection of dangerous pathologies.
The algorithm leverages advanced computer vision techniques to automatically analyze digital tissue samples, identifying cells, glands, and a key marker—intestinal metaplasia. It then calculates the percentage of tissue damage using the international OLGIM scale, a critical measure for assessing cancer risk. Researchers note that in the future, the algorithm could also be deployed to help patients worldwide.
