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  • March 25, 2024
  • Anjana Suresh
Fitbit App Gets AI Boost from Google for Custom Health Guidance

Google is bolstering its suite of health and fitness offerings with the integration of generative AI technology, a move exemplified by the forthcoming enhancements to the Fitbit app. Unveiled at The Check Up with Google Health 2024 event, the tech giant disclosed plans to introduce "Personal AI" across its product lineup, aiming to elevate the user experience with tailored health-centric features. While Google is developing a Gemini AI-powered Personal Health Large Language Model (LLM) to provide "on-demand personal coaching," it clarified that this technology does not intend to diagnose or treat medical conditions.

Florence Thng, Director of Product at Google, highlighted the transformative potential of Fitbit Lab in harnessing AI capabilities to derive meaningful and personalized health insights from users' multimodal time series health and wellness data. This strategic initiative underscores Google's commitment to leveraging its AI expertise to enhance the functionality and utility of its health and fitness offerings.

In the imminent update to the Fitbit app, users can anticipate an array of AI-powered features designed to provide actionable insights into their health and fitness metrics. Initially available to Fitbit premium subscribers, these features will empower users to engage with an AI bot to gain comprehensive insights into their sleep patterns, daily activity metrics, heart rate, and more. Through natural language interactions, users can pose queries and receive personalized responses based on their aggregated health data, facilitating a deeper understanding of their overall well-being. As Google continues to refine its AI algorithms, users can expect further enhancements in the integration of additional biomarkers to unlock even more nuanced insights into their health and fitness journey.