"Artificial intelligence is one of main driving forces behind knowledge economy"，Australian scientist who breakthrough in spinal implants

The development of AI technologies is an important part of the digital economy strategy in the 2021-2022 federal budget. Professor Dadong Wang, a Principal Research Scientist & the leader of the CSIRO Quantitative Imaging Research Team, said AI has great value for application in new economic sectors.

(File Image) A tech expert says AI will never replace humans. Source: KEEP LEFT PR

A new AI-driven medical technology led by Professor Dadong Wang can segment spinal vertebrae within two minutes with an accuracy rate of 95%, which could enable medical professionals to better plan their surgeries and design custom implants. 

An example of the spinal segmentation software. Source: CSIRO Data61

Dr Wang told SBS Chinese that Australia is a world leader in AI research and technology, and AI has great potential for application in new economic sectors.

Please view the detailed report in Chinese.