Beyond the Black Box: Pathologist Responsibility and Pragmatic Explainability in AI ‐Driven Oral Pathology

Key Points

• The research aims to clarify the role of pathologists in the context of AI applications in oral pathology and the necessity for explainability.
• Analysis of existing literature on AI in oral pathology
• Discussion on the implications of AI-driven decisions for pathologists
• Examination of the concept of explainability in medical AI
• Identified a gap in clear responsibilities for pathologists using AI tools
• Highlighted the importance of explainability to enhance trust in AI decisions
• Pointed out that collaborative efforts are needed to define accountability in AI applications