health
March 19, 2026
Fitbit's AI health coach will soon be able to read your medical records
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TL;DR
- Fitbit's AI health coach will gain the ability to read user medical records starting next month in preview for US users.
- This integration aims to provide safer, more relevant, and personalized health advice by combining medical data with wearable data.
- Users will be able to share their records and AI summaries securely with family or health providers.
- Google asserts that medical records will not be used for ads and users will retain control over their data.
- Fitbit's sleep tracking is also receiving an update for increased accuracy.
- The move reflects a broader trend of tech companies leveraging AI for health and wellness, but faces regulatory scrutiny and expert warnings about data privacy.
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