Big backing to pair doctors with AI-assist technology

In May, I asked whether AI should assist in surgical decision-making. Following a recent venture round, investors seem to be voting yes as a company called Activ Surgical announces a $15 million raise. Activ rolled out an AI/ML platform called ActivEdge, which is designed to provide real-time intelligence and visualization to surgeons. The platform and its associated products will be initially available in the US market, with plans to commercialize globally in 2021. The goal of integrating AI decision making with human surgical capabilities is to reduce medical errors.