Google is diving into the world of health technology with the development of artificial intelligence that aims to revolutionize the way users interact with health tracking devices.
The tech giant recently announced details of a project that will integrate AI into Fitbit smart watches, allowing for an AI-powered chatbot to provide personalized health information to users by the end of 2024. This advancement will enable users to ask questions about their health and receive clear, understandable answers accompanied by informative graphics.
In addition to Fitbit devices, Google is working on various AI models specifically designed for the healthcare sector, including Med-PaLM 2, a large language model optimized for healthcare use. Since its introduction last year, Med-PaLM 2 has been utilized by global organizations to streamline nurse handovers and support clinician documentation.
Google is also exploring how AI can enhance the clinical experience and communication between doctors and patients. The company is developing a model called Personal Health Large Language Model in collaboration with Fitbit to provide personalized recommendations for improving health and well-being. This model is based on Google’s Gemini technology and is trained with anonymized health and research data.
Furthermore, Google’s AI technology is being applied in clinical settings to assist doctors with tasks such as interpreting radiology images and understanding genomic data. The goal is to provide tools for greater diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making.
Google emphasizes the importance of healthcare data, which is continuously growing and essential for decision-making for both users and medical professionals. The company estimates that approximately 30% of the world‘s data volume is generated by the healthcare industry, highlighting the wealth of information available for improving healthcare outcomes.
While these projects are still in the research stage, Google aims to eventually bring them to medical organizations. Initially, the advanced functions will be available to Fitbit Premium users with Android phones before expanding access to all users. As Google continues to innovate in the healthcare space, the possibilities for utilizing AI to improve health outcomes are promising.