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Where did IBM go wrong with Watson Health?

Sandeep Konam, AbridgeMarch 2, 2022October 31, 2022
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IBM spent more than a decade trying to make a go of Watson Health, its moonshot to apply artificial intelligence in healthcare. Watson was supposed to revolutionize everything from diagnosing patients and recommending treatment options to finding candidates for clinical trials.

Now, after billions invested and a series of high-profile setbacks, the company is effectively selling Watson for parts to private equity firm Francisco Partners.

Where did Watson Health miss the mark?

Read the full article at Quartz.

This article was produced by Footnote in partnership with Abridge.

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Sandeep Konam

Sandeep Konam

Cofounder and CTO
Abridge

Sandeep Konam is the cofounder and CTO of Abridge, a company that uses AI to help patients stay on top of their health.

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