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Fitbit’s AI health coach will soon be able to read your medical records

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Google is enabling Fitbit's AI health coach to access users' medical records, betting people will share sensitive health data with virtual trainers. This move follows competitors like Amazon, OpenAI, and Microsoft who believe users will embrace AI-assisted healthcare. The development raises important questions about data privacy, consent, and the future of personalized digital health coaching.