AI Hype vs. AI Reality at AAOS: What You Need to Know.

Not all “AI” in orthopedics is what it seems.
As you wander the halls of AAOS, “AI” buzzwords will be plastered everywhere—on booths, banners, and brochures. But hold up—don’t buy the hype just yet.
Much of what’s marketed as “AI” is smoke and mirrors, not the real deal. Here’s how to spot authentic AI in orthopedics versus flashy fakes, broken down into three key traits:
1/ Scale Matters: Tens of Thousands of Cases
For complex orthopedic surgeries with tons of variables—say, a tricky spine fusion or joint replacement—reliable AI demands datasets with tens of thousands of cases, if not more....