A decade after the ‘Godfather of AI’ said radiologists were obsolete, their salaries are up to $571K and demand is growing fast
- Posted on July 19, 2026
- By Fortune
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In brief
Despite predictions a decade ago that artificial intelligence would eliminate radiologists, the medical imaging field has experienced remarkable growth. Radiologist salaries have surged to $571,000 annually, while demand continues to accelerate. Economic analysts suggest that most healthcare professions remain secure unless AI achieves Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) breakthrough. The radiology sector exemplifies how technological advancement can complement rather than replace skilled professionals, creating new opportunities and higher compensation in specialized medical fields.
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A decade after the ‘Godfather of AI’ said radiologists were obsolete, their salaries are up to $571K and demand is growing fast
"As long as AI doesn't make this quantum leap of becoming sort of AGI,” most jobs are going to be reasonably safe, said one economist.
