Fitbit’s AI health coach will soon be able to read your medical records
Fitbit's AI coach will soon access medical records to provide more personalized health advice, following similar moves by tech competitors.Summary
Google is enabling Fitbit’s AI health coach to access users’ medical records starting next month in a preview for US users. This integration, mirroring strategies by Amazon, OpenAI, and Microsoft, aims to provide “safer, more relevant and more personalized” health advice by combining wearable data with lab results, medications, and visit history. Users will be able to securely share AI-generated summaries with family or healthcare providers. Google emphasizes user control over data and clarifies that Fitbit is not intended for diagnosing or treating medical conditions, urging consultation with professionals. Alongside this, Fitbit’s sleep tracking is receiving a significant update, improving accuracy by 15%. This move reflects the growing trend of AI integration in health and wellness, though companies face scrutiny regarding data privacy and potential regulatory concerns.
(Source：The Verge)