August 25, 2026 / Last updated : August 25, 2026 Michele Webb AI Skills for the ODS Is It Really AI, or Just Automation? Is It Really AI, or Just Automation? Not every automated registry function is actually artificial intelligence. Some systems use rule-based automation, meaning they follow predefined instructions such as “if this condition is present, perform this action.” These systems can be highly useful and efficient, but they do not learn from data. Machine learning differs because […]
August 25, 2026 / Last updated : August 25, 2026 Michele Webb artificial intelligence AI Skills for the ODS Cancer registrars do not need to become data scientists to evaluate AI-enabled registry technology. They do need enough fluency to understand what a system is doing, how well it performs, where ODS judgment remains non-negotiable, and whether the technology improves the cancer-data lifecycle from case identification through actionable use. Frequently I am contacted by students […]
