AI matches specialists at reading abdominal CT scans

A new artificial intelligence system can interpret abdominal CT scans as accurately as expert radiologists, according to a study published in Science (Volume 393, Issue 6817, September 2026). The system is a "generalist" AI, meaning it handles many different diagnostic tasks rather than just one. The study suggests such AI could support doctors by reading scans quickly and reliably. Abdominal CT scans are detailed X-ray images used to detect conditions in organs such as the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. Reading them requires years of training. The research points to a growing role for AI in medical imaging, though experts say human oversight remains essential.