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AI is finding sperm where doctors couldn't

A new AI tool is helping doctors locate sperm in men with severe infertility where traditional methods failed, according to a report from the Seattle Times. The technology, developed by researchers, uses machine learning to identify sperm in microscopic images, potentially offering a solution for men previously told they had no viable sperm. The AI system demonstrated success in cases where manual examination by doctors had been unsuccessful, though specific success rates were not disclosed in the article.

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