Use and understanding of AI in the ART laboratory: an international survey

IF 3.7 2区医学 Q1 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Reproductive biomedicine online Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI:10.1016/j.rbmo.2024.104435

Giles Anthony Palmer , Omar Paredes , Andrew Drakeley , Alejandro Chavez-Badiola , Thomas E. Woolley , Katerina Kaouri , Jacques Cohen

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Abstract

Research question

What is the awareness, adoption and comprehension of artificial intelligence (AI) among assisted reproductive technology (ART) laboratory professionals?

Design

A cross-sectional survey consisting of 32 questions was conducted among clinical embryologists worldwide using an online questionnaire between 17 July and 31 August 2023. The survey assessed familiarity with AI technology; current knowledge within laboratories; understanding of AI principles and limitations; and views on ethical concerns, job impacts and scientist–patient relationships.

Results

In total, there were 702 survey respondents. The results revealed a high degree of awareness of AI concepts. The participants recognized the potential benefits of AI in embryology, but acknowledged known limitations. While open to the adoption of AI, they expressed reservations surrounding ethics, effects on jobs, and maintaining positive patient relationships. The study uncovered differences in embryologists' opinions based on their years of experience. Most embryologists, independent of age, were positive regarding AI, but workplace concerns diminished with age.

Conclusions

ART professionals are broadly receptive to AI, but ethical and practical uncertainties were raised. Further engagement between developers and end-users can align AI innovation with the values and needs of human practitioners.

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Reproductive biomedicine online 医学-妇产科学

CiteScore

7.20

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7.50%

发文量

391

审稿时长

50 days

期刊介绍： Reproductive BioMedicine Online covers the formation, growth and differentiation of the human embryo. It is intended to bring to public attention new research on biological and clinical research on human reproduction and the human embryo including relevant studies on animals. It is published by a group of scientists and clinicians working in these fields of study. Its audience comprises researchers, clinicians, practitioners, academics and patients. Context: The period of human embryonic growth covered is between the formation of the primordial germ cells in the fetus until mid-pregnancy. High quality research on lower animals is included if it helps to clarify the human situation. Studies progressing to birth and later are published if they have a direct bearing on events in the earlier stages of pregnancy.