University of Pittsburgh scientists have developed an artificial intelligence-based phone application they say accurately diagnoses ear infections. They even contend that the app could help reduce dependence on antibiotics, which are often over-used in dealing with childhood ear problems due to misdiagnosis. The app could be a “gamechanger” as it appeared to be “more accurate than many clinicians,” according to Alejandro Hoberman, professor of paediatrics at the University of Pittburgh’s School of Medicine. Hoberman and colleagues said they used 921 videos to “teach” AI models to “detect AOM b…