Artificial intelligence in medicine: Why the human factor is becoming more important
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Artificial intelligence is transforming medicine. It can analyse large volumes of data, evaluate medical images and support doctors in diagnosis and decision-making processes. At the same time, a fundamental question arises: what role do humans play in a field of medicine where artificial intelligence is becoming ever more powerful?
This question will be explored at the event ‘AI in Medicine – Why the Human Factor is Becoming Even More Important’ on 22 October 2026 at the Medical University of Graz.
What can artificial intelligence achieve in medicine?
The use of AI opens up new possibilities for research, diagnostics and medical care. Algorithms can process large amounts of data in a short space of time and recognise patterns that are difficult for humans to detect or would take a great deal of time to identify.
This is also changing the way humans and technology work together. Whilst AI systems can support healthcare professionals, the interpretation of their results, consideration of the individual context and shared decision-making remain central components of medical practice.
Why the human factor is becoming more important
The more powerful artificial intelligence becomes, the more important the question of how its results are used in medicine becomes. Medical decisions are not based solely on data. They require experience, critical thinking, communication and the ability to take different perspectives and individual needs into account.
The increasing availability of AI is therefore not only changing technical processes; it also raises questions about responsibility, trust and the relationship between humans and technology.
Which human skills are becoming more important in a medical field increasingly shaped by AI? And how can artificial intelligence be used in a way that meaningfully supports medical practice?
AI in Medicine at the Medical University of Graz
These questions are the focus of the event ‘AI in Medicine – Why the Human Factor is Becoming Even More Important’ at the Medical University of Graz.
On 22 October 2026, Alessandro Rodia and Andreas Salcher will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on medicine and the importance of the human element in an increasingly digitalised healthcare landscape. The discussion will be moderated by Alexander Rosenkranz, Vice Rector of Clinical Affairs, Innovation and Sustainability at the Medical University of Graz.
The event is part of the ‘Medicine & Society’ series.
AI in Medicine – Why the Human Factor is Becoming Even More Important
22 October 2026, 5.30 pm
Medical University of Graz, Lecture Theatre 4
Neue Stiftingtalstraße 6, 8010 Graz
Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required. Registrations are open until 19 October 2026.