Fitbit Labs Unveils 'Insights Explorer' with Google AI, Offering Personalized Health Insights

October 9, 2024
Fitbit Labs Unveils 'Insights Explorer' with Google AI, Offering Personalized Health Insights
  • This tool includes suggested prompts to help users formulate their inquiries and aims to enhance overall health literacy.

  • Fitbit has introduced a new initiative called Fitbit Labs, enabling select users to test experimental health tools powered by Google's Gemini AI.

  • The first feature from this initiative is the 'Insights Explorer,' which utilizes Gemini to deliver personalized health-related insights.

  • The chatbot will provide tailored insights about workouts and general health, focusing on specific data types like activity, sleep, and heart health.

  • Access to these lab features may be limited, potentially requiring a Fitbit Premium subscription, and users might face a waitlist if demand exceeds capacity.

  • Gemini, which powers these features, is capable of condensing lengthy texts and videos, analyzing images, and processing extensive documents.

  • Developed by DeepMind and Google Research, Gemini was launched in December 2023 and includes various versions tailored for different user needs.

  • The Gemini Pro version can handle up to 32,000 tokens, while the Ultra version can process up to one million tokens, facilitating complex data analysis.

  • The free version of Gemini offers access to AI features in 40 languages, with advanced capabilities available through a monthly subscription.

  • Google emphasizes safety and ethical considerations in its AI developments, focusing on mitigating bias and ensuring compliance with regulations.

  • This expansion into health tools reflects Google's broader strategy to innovate and enhance its technological competitiveness.

  • Qualified users can access these experimental features through a new option in the app's 'You' tab, with immediate sign-up or waitlist options available.

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