Joint Research with Quadrant, a Canadian AI Developer

Buzzpole (CEO Jeong Jae-hoon), which has entered the Chinese market with "Cerviclinic A.I.", an AI-based remote cervical cancer diagnosis system, announced on the 3rd the results of a joint research project with Quadrant, a developer of quantum computer-based AI engines.

Medical data is key to AI development in the medical field, but various regulations in Korea have led to a severe data shortage. Quadrant's "Akros" engine offers the advantage of automatically augmenting lesion data and comparing it with normal data for balanced learning.

Quantum computer-based AI technology relies on object-to-object relationship linking technology. Even with limited labeled data, it extracts patterns by defining relationships with unlabeled data. Its performance has already been proven, winning first place in a 2017 contest to identify instruments in cataract surgery videos. Quadrant expressed interest in Buzzpole's capabilities as it expands into overseas markets, including China and Southeast Asia, and decided to conduct a joint research project. In the field of cervical cancer diagnosis, the company has agreed to exclusively supply jointly researched technology to the Chinese market.

Big data reflecting physician opinions is key to AI business in the medical field, and how this technology is applied to the market is also key to success.

CEO Jeong emphasized, "Medical AI companies should enhance national competitiveness through fair competition in both domestic and global markets, and strive to revitalize the market and ease regulations." He added, "The key is for any technology to be connected to business."

Professor Song Jae-yoon of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Korea University Anam Hospital, who is conducting joint research with Buzzpole, stated, "The claim that AI technology can replace doctors is simply based on the numerical results of image interpretation through AI learning. Doctors' judgments are based on diverse experience and precise expertise, leading to a diverse final diagnosis." Professor Song continued, "AI technology is simply a new way to assist doctors. We must not give the impression that AI image interpretation is replacing doctors. We must keep in mind that it is merely a supplementary role."

Buzzpole is planning joint research with Quadrant, not only on cervical cancer but also on brain diseases.

May 3, 2019 / iNews24