AI could help identify toddlers who may be autistic, researchers say

Accuracy of 80% claimed for screening of children aged under two based on machine learning

Artificial intelligence may help experts identify toddlers who may be autistic, researchers have said after developing a screening system they say has an accuracy of about 80% for children under the age of two.

The researchers say their approach, which is based on a type of AI called machine learning, could bring benefits.