BadBotThreads

Unvalidated 'AI' Algorithms, Poor Governance, Vapourware Demos, Light Touch Regulation & HealthTech Fraud. The flawed reality of BabylonHealth's AI technology.

[BadBotThreads @BadBotThreads]

'Bad Bot' (part 3): The final chapter in the @BadBotThreads.

Can @BabylonHealth $BBLN Be Trusted?👇

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: Can @BabylonHealth Be Trusted?

‘Bad Bot' (part 3): The final chapter in the @BadBotThreads...

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https://t.co/8vkFoc4OZP

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

Babylon Health (2013 - 2023) 🪦
- Fraudulent claims
- Dangerously flawed technology
- Regulatory failings
- & @MattHancock

The Story of a Morally Bankrupt Unicorn & a Billion Dollar AI Fraud 👇

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[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: Can @BabylonHealth Be Trusted?

‘Bad Bot' (part 3): The final chapter in the @BadBotThreads...

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https://t.co/8vkFoc4OZP

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

'Bad Bot' (part II) by @DrMurphy11

The story of a dangerously flawed #eHealth AI Chatbot.

A THREAD about #HealthTech #Hype, #AI #Governance & #MedicalDevice #PatientSafety.

Read on, or see the single tweet summary👇0/45 https://t.co/i0zto9jmN9

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

'Bad Bot' (part 1) by @DrMurphy11

The hype, & the reality of an #AI #eHealth #Chatbot https://t.co/H6yQtf5UIp

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

Babylon knowingly released a dangerously flawed medical device & put the public at risk of harm.

They made false claims regarding the capability of their AI technology.

When challenged regarding safety concerns, Babylon lied.

The Truth About @babylonhealth👇

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

Matt Hancock, NHS England & the UK Regulatory authorities ignored serious safety & governance concerns, thus enabling @babylonhealth's Billion Dollar AI Fraud.

Why isn't there any UK media coverage / scrutiny? 🤷

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

@DrHughHarvey Thanks for speaking out Hugh. I know there were many others at @babylonhealth who wanted to speak out, but were gagged by NDAs / threat of legal action.

It's unfortunate the UK regulatory authorities ignored the concerns when first raised in 2018 - 2021.
https://t.co/Qmd1b39dOZ

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

@boltyboy @DrHughHarvey Matthew, Ali Parsa was a fraud. That's a fact, not opinion.

The AI technology that was 'fundamental' to Babylon's business model was either dangerously flawed or Vapourware.

The company constantly pivoted, in an attempt to salvage a viable business.
https://t.co/jUjLfI9Wdv

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

There are lessons to be learnt from the fall of @babylonhealth.

No 1. Why was it left to an oncologist with no AI / Healthtech experience to protect the public from Babylon's dangerously flawed AI?

"Cowboys & Unicorns in Digital Health" 👉 https://t.co/VPRqt51gof 👈

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

@dafyddloughran I'm aware the @babylonhealth exec team ignored concerns & staff were gagged by NDAs / legal threats.

The @CareQualityComm @MHRAdevices should have taken definitive action following the 2018 @parmy exposé.👇

Maybe @MattHancock's association impeded them?
https://t.co/0IREvGRbp3

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

There are similarities between @babylonhealth & #Theranos
- Dangerously flawed technology
- False & misleading claims
- Vapourware demos
- Strong political backing
- Staff silenced by NDAs

& differences
- Elizabeth Holmes is going to jail.
- Ali Parsa just keeps on going...

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

@MimiBilling @babylonhealth @amf_pension @KinnevikAB @vnvglobal @SwedbankRobur I have no sympathy for @KinnevikAB @vnvglobal & @PIFSaudi; they failed to undertake appropriate due diligence & have helped facilitate the biggest HealthTech scam since Theranos... $bbln #DeathByChatbot @BadBotThreads
https://t.co/jSBH4UF9GC

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

The morally bankrupt Unicorn is no more.

Ali Parsa has run out of bullshit & @babylonhealth has run out of money...

Given Babylon's history of misleading claims & vapourware demos, I would be surprised if there isn't a class action lawsuit. $bbln

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

I wonder if @matthancock is back working with @babylonhealth???

The billion dollar Babylon #AI Chatbot has always been pretty ropey, but somehow, they've made it even worse.🤦

30yr old ♂️ with uncomplicated gastroenteritis (diarrhoea & nausea for 6hrs)👇

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

In 2019, I was approached by @BBCPanorama to take part in an exposé featuring @babylonhealth.

In 2020, along came COVID & the episode got shelved.

If it had aired; maybe the Babylon $bbln SPAC deal wouldn't have gone ahead & retail investors wouldn't have suffered a 95% loss.🤷

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

@lloydgprice I don't understand why anyone would pay good money for a company that will be insolvent within 6 months?

Particularly a company associated with Ali Parsa / @babylonhealth...
https://t.co/0Oicm1aOxX

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

@HealthTechInsi2 @babylonhealth @TeladocHealth I'm not sure what will come first; Lawsuit or Insolvency? $bbln
https://t.co/r2EXimSBZw

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

The Fall of Babylon, 2022 AD

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

@bhargav_g2002 @BabylonHealthIR I'm pretty sure Babylon staff had a 6 month lock-up on their share options; & that ended 22nd April. Ali Parsa had a 9 month lock-up.

I heard from a number of staff who had concerns about the company, but couldn't speak out due to NDAs. See @BadBotThreads
https://t.co/aTSbjRzQwY

[Dr Murphy (aka David Watkins) @DrMurphy11]

@aoalabi @janewilcock @pash22 @babylonhealth @NHSEngland @matthfield @RWT_NHS @UmangPatel1 @paul_bate @ProfSteveField @CareQualityComm @SECGov @MattHancock @CommonsHealth @MHRAdevices Babylon's global reputation is based on the 'perceived success' of their care model within the NHS.

The failed contracts with @RWT_NHS, @uhbtrust & the loss making NHS @GPatHand service; suggest that the @babylonhealth care model is fundamentally flawed. https://t.co/j7M1eqaVZ7