AI Health Coaches: Innovation or Privacy Risk?
Originally Published 24 days ago — by CNET
AI health coaches are emerging as a promising tool to help interpret biometric data and improve personal healthcare, but concerns about privacy, data security, and the current infancy of the technology temper their potential. While they could fill gaps in healthcare access and motivate behavioral change, risks related to mishandling sensitive data and over-reliance on imperfect AI models remain significant. The future of AI health coaching depends on balancing innovation with robust safeguards.