Google DeepMind and UCLH collaborate on AI-based radiotherapy treatment

Google's AI research arm is partnering with the hospital to improve the scans available for radiotherapists by using machine learning

Google DeepMindhas announced it is working on a project to improve treatment on head and neck cancers, its third major collaboration with the NHS.

The London-based AI research arm of the online search firm is partnering with University College London Hospital in an attempt to improve the scans available for radiotherapists by using machine learning. The project will use anonymised scans from up to 700 former patients.