Artificial Intelligence in Otology and Neurotology

AI has is being actively explored and leveraged cross multiple disciplines within Otology and Neurotology. It has demonstrated the ability to improve currently used wearable hearing devices, and the potential to revolutionize how these technologies work. It will likely be used as an adjunct to multiple hearing related measures (eg, audiogram, ECochG, ABRs), similar to how current electrocardiograms are read with a computer- based diagnosis before it is seen by a human. AI will lead to crucial breakthroughs in predicting outcomes, recognition of risk factors or trends, development of new treatments or techniques, and improve how care is delivered.<br /> AI will revolutionize many aspects of medicine. In many cases, it is still in the proof- of-concept phase, and has many hurdles left to face. However, the future of integrating AI into Otology and Neurotology, and medicine as a whole, is bright and exciting. As the authors move forward, it is critical as a specialty; they are open to its use with a skeptical eye in how it can augment clinical care and are actively involved with conversations on its utilization and implementation.