Table 4 Respondents’ thoughts on the potential negative effects of AI in diagnostic imaging
Item | Agreement | Neutral | Disagreement | M (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The adoption of AI would restrict the radiographer’s job in the department | 318 (56.6%) | 48 (8.6%) | 196 (34.8%) | 3.7 (1.3) |
The implementation of AI in diagnostic image interpretation will adversely impact the majority of radiologists | 274 (48.7%) | 130 (23.3%) | 316 (28%) | 3.8 (1.1) |
I’m worried that (AI) will eventually replace me in my career path | 238 (42.6%) | 106 (18.7%) | 218 (38.7%) | 4.2 (0.9) |
I feel that AI, as an assisting tool, may reduce my income in the future | 212 (37.8%) | 94 (16.8%) | 276 (45.4%) | 4.2 (0.8) |
I am aware of the probability of machine mistakes in the radiology unit due to AI-induced equipment | 448 (79.8%) | 38 (6.6%) | 76 (13.6%) | 4.3 (0.8) |
By storing personal information with health data, AI may violate patients’ rights to privacy and confidentiality | 216 (38.6%) | 82 (14.4%) | 264 (47%) | 3.7 (1.2) |
It’s possible that the usage of AI techniques may lead to the unauthorized commercial exploitation of patient data | 160 (28.7%) | 42 (7.3%) | 360 (64%) | 3.8 (1.3) |