Google tests AI to interpret basic pregnancy ultrasounds

Google researchers, with partners at Northwestern and Jacaranda Health, have built an AI tool that analyzes simple ultrasounds performed by healthcare workers with minimal training. The project aims to help pregnant women in regions lacking specialist sonographers, by letting AI estimate key info like fetal growth and position from basic "blind sweep" scans. In early studies, the AI matched expert accuracy for assessing pregnancy details.

• Google worked with Northwestern and Jacaranda Health
• AI interprets scans from non-specialist health workers
• Blind sweep ultrasounds mean less training required
• Matched expert accuracy for gestational age and fetal position