[Artificial intelligence: a new journey in nephrology].

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, especially the progress in deep learning methods and computing power of hardware, has greatly promoted the application of AI in the field of biomedicine and nephrology. AI can predict the occurrence of acute kidney injury, identify chronic kidney disease, and assist in the analysis of kidney disease pathology, prognosis prediction and decision-making. The application of AI in the field of nephrology depends on the coordinated development of nephrology and artificial intelligence, and requires close interdisciplinary cooperation between multiple disciplines. This article describes the application and research progress of AI in nephrology and provides insights for future directions.